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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 Section 23 Creation of a College Station Historic Preservation Committee SECTION 23: CREATION OF A COLLEGE STATION HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE A standing committee to be known as the College Station Historic Preservation Committee is hereby created. A. PURPOSE Although the City of College Station, Texas, does not have a long history, it is important that it be collected and preserved. By acting in a timely manner, the City will be able to capture information before it otherwise would become irretrievable. B. MEMBERSHIP The committee shall consist of nine (9) members, and where practical may include representation from the Brazos County Historical Society, Texas A &M University and the College Station City Council. (Ordinance No 2025 of August 12 1993) C. TERM OF OFFICE The term of office shall be for two (2) years and the City Council shall appoint members on a staggered basis with five (5) terms expiring in even - numbered years and four (4) terms expiring in odd - numbered years. If a position becomes vacant before the expiration of the position's term, the new appointee shall serve for the balance of the term of his or her predecessor. The City Council shall appoint all members to fill vacancies. The City Council shall appoint a chairman during the annual appointment process. If a vacancy shall occur in the chairman position, the City Council shall appoint a replacement to serve as Chairman. (Ordinance No 2505 of August 9 2001) D. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties of this committee shall be to aid in the collection and preservation of the history of the City of College Station and its environs, and to provide for education of citizens on the history of this City. The committee shall also carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Council. The committee shall semi- annually submit a report to the City Council. E. MEETINGS The College Station Historic Preservation Committee shall provide for regular and special meetings, as necessary, to carry on its business and is authorized to establish its own rules regulations and by -laws subject to ratification by the City Council. (Ordinance No 2025 of August 12 1993)