2-7-2: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION:

   A.   Authority: As the commission is solely a recommending body, its authority is limited. The commission shall only have the power to make whatever rules are necessary for the execution of its duties as set forth in this chapter. The historic preservation commission shall have no authority over the operations or employees assigned to or doing work for the Eagle historical museum.

   B.   Chairperson: The commission shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from among the commission members. The chairman shall preside at meetings of the commission. The vice chairman shall, in the absence of the chairman, perform the duties of the chairman. The authority of the chairman and vice chairman is limited to those enumerated in this chapter.

   C.   Meetings: All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, and follow the requirements of Idaho's open meeting laws. In order to transact any commission business at a meeting, a quorum of committee members is required to be present. A quorum is constituted by the presence of a majority of presently appointed commission members. The commission shall meet at least semiannually and provide minutes of such meetings to the city clerk. The commission shall also hold meetings at such other times as may be called by the Historic Preservation Officer, commission chairperson, the mayor or city council.

   D.   Records Kept: The commission shall keep accurate minutes and other appropriate written records of its resolutions, proceedings and actions. Upon their approval, all records and minutes shall be submitted to the city clerk.

   E.   Assistance Of Other Parties: The commission may recommend to the mayor the employment of or the contracting with other parties for the services of technical experts or other persons, to assist the commission in its functions. (Ord. 623, 4-14-2009; amd. Ord. 832, - - 2020)