(a) In accordance with the minimum professional requirements of the United States Department of the Interior for certifying local governments under 36 C.F.R. Part 61, at least two (2) members of the commission must possess professional or academic training in such fields as history, architecture, architectural history, planning, archeology, anthropology, curation, conservation, landscape architecture, historic preservation, urban design or related disciplines. This requirement may be satisfied by, at a minimum, two (2) years of experience as a professional or a Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the above-listed fields. In addition, at least two (2) members of the commission must possess specific knowledge in one or more of the above-listed fields. This requirement may be satisfied by formal post-secondary education, employment, or practical experience in one or more of these fields.
(b) All members of the commission, including those qualified by professional or academic training or specific knowledge, must possess a demonstrated special interest in historic preservation. This requirement may be satisfied by formal training in historic preservation, professional or volunteer experience with a preservation-related organization, or active membership in a preservation-related organization. (Ord. No. G-05-12, § 2, 7-21-05)