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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

MEMBERS: 7

TERM: 3 years

REGULAR MEETING INFORMATION:

  • WHEN: Third Wednesday of each month
  • WHERE: 120 W. Dougherty Street
  • TIME: 5:00 p.m. Agenda Setting and 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
  • AVERAGE LENGTH: 2 hours

SPECIAL MEETING INFORMATION:

  • WHEN: as needed
  • WHERE: 120 W. Dougherty Street
  • TIME: varies
  • AVERAGE LENGTH: 2 hours

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Inventory historic resources
  • Recommend historic designations to ACC Commission
  • Review certificate of appropriateness applications
  • Recommend to ACC Commission financial and/or other incentives to encourage preservation
  • Perform historic preservation activities as the official agency of Athens' Preservation Program
  • Conduct educational programs
  • Seek state & federal funds for historic preservation
  • Serve on committee, such as "Designation Committee" and "Education Committee."

SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/INTERESTS:
The majority of members shall have demonstrated special interest, experience or education in history, architecture, or preservation of historic resources.

Revised 04-2008

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