(1) In order to execute the purposes declared in this Title, there is hereby created the Provo City Landmarks Commission which shall consist of seven (7) voting members, and two (2) “alternate” non-voting members. Alternate members may vote in place of absent commission members, and shall be called upon to do so when it is necessary to fill a quorum.

(2) Members appointed to the Commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation.

(3) At least three (3) members shall be professionals from the disciplines of history, archaeology, planning, law, architecture or architectural history.

(4) Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice of the Municipal Council, and shall serve for terms of four (4) years. Appointments shall be made so that the composition specified herein is maintained. The terms of the first Commission appointees only, shall be as follows: one (1) member - one (1) year; two (2) members - two (2) years; two (2) members three (3) years; and two (2) members - four (4) years. Alternate members shall serve for four (4) year terms.

(5) In the event of a vacancy, the Mayor shall make an appointment to fill that vacancy with the advice and consent of the Municipal Council. The person appointed shall hold the appointment for the unexpired term and shall represent the same membership category as vacated. Members of the Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council, without compensation and be eligible for reappointment.

(6) The Commission shall meet in accordance with the requirements of Section 16.02.040, Provo City Code.

(7) Written or recorded minutes of each Commission meeting shall be prepared and made available for public inspection in accordance with the requirements of Section 16.02.040, Provo City Code.