§ 9.3.4. Composition, Appointment and Compensation.

A.

Qualifications and Composition.

1.

Qualifications. The Board shall consist of eleven members appointed by the Council. All members shall be residents of the City and shall be persons who have demonstrated special interest, experience or education in history, architecture or the preservation of historic resources.

2.

Composition. Composition of the Board shall include the following voting members:

(A)

One architect registered in the State of Georgia;

(B)

One member of the Columbus Homebuilders Association;

(C)

One member of Historic Columbus Foundation;

(D)

One member of the Historic District Preservation Society;

(E)

One member of the Columbus Board of Realtors;

(F)

One member of Uptown Business Association;

(G)

One member of the Liberty Cultural Center, Inc.;

(H)

Two residents of historic districts, including but not limited to Waverly Terrace, Weracoba, High Uptown, the Historic District, and other districts created by the Council; and

(I)

Two members at-large.

3.

Terms of Office. All member appointments shall be for three years. Current membership and terms of office shall not be affected by the adoption of these land development regulations.

4.

Number of Terms. An appointed member who has served two consecutive full terms shall not be eligible to for reappointment until the lapse of 12 months from the end of the second full term.

5.

Compensation. Members shall not receive compensation for their services. However, the members may be reimbursed for authorized expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Authorization of expenses shall be made by the Director of Planning.