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VA Section 1.6 Rules of Procedure Prior to any official action, the Commission shall adopt rules of procedure governing its meetings and the conduct of official business, and bylaws governing the election of officers and related matters. The Commission may appoint advisory bodies and committees as appropriate. Rules of procedure are essential for Commission operation. They are also required by the enabling legislation before the Commission can take any action to enforce a landmark or historic district ordinance (G.S.160A- 400.9). Section 1.7 Powers and Duties The powers and duties of the Commission are as follows: I. Undertake an inventory of properties of historical, prehistorical, architectural, and /or cultural significance. 2. Recommend to the County Commissioners areas to be designated by ordinance as "historic districts" and individual structures, buildings, sites, areas or objects to be designated by ordinance as "landmarks ". 3. Recommend to the County Commissioners that designation of any area as a historic district, or part thereof, or designation of any building, structure, site, area or object as a landmark, be revoked or removed for cause. 4. Review and act upon proposals for alterations, demolition or new construction within historic districts, or for the alteration or demolition of designated landmarks. 5. Conduct an educational program with respect to historic districts and landmarks within its jurisdiction. 6. Cooperate with State, Federal, and local governments in pursuance of the purposes of this ordinance, and to offer or request assistance, aid, guidance or advice concerning matters under its purview or of mutual interest. The County Commissioners, or the Commission when authorized by the Commissioners, may contract with the State or the United States, or any agency of either, or with any other organization provided the terms are not inconsistent with State or Federal law.