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:37 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, the historic heritage of the State of North Carolina is one of our most valr ;d and important assets; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Statutes authorize counties to safeguard the heritage of the County by preserving any historic sites therein that embody important elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological or architectural history and to promote the use and conservation of such site for the education, pleasure and enrichment of the residents of the County and State as a whole; and WHEREAS, the conservation of historic sites will stabilize and increase *the values in their areas and strengthen the overall economy of the State; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Orange County desire to safeguard the heritage of the county by preserving historic landmarks and historic districts; to enhance the environmental quality of neighborhoods; to establish and improve property values; and to foster economic development; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Orange County do therefore desire to create a commission to be known as the Historic Preservation Commission of Orange County to Perform the duties of regulating historic landmarks and historic districts pursuant to NCGS Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C and the provisions of this ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY COABUSSIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY AS FOLLOWS: Article 1. Historic Preservation Commission Section 1.1 Establishment Under the authority of Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C, of the North Carolina General Statutes, there is hereby established the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission, hereafter referred to as the "Commission ", consisting of seven (7) members. Members shall serve without compensation, but they may be reimbursed for incidental expenses incurred in connection with official duties. Section 1.2 Qualifications Amended 6/7/93 Each member shall reside within the territorial jurisdiction of Orange County. In addition, all members of the Commission shall have demonstrated special interest, experience or education in history, architecture, landscape architecture, archaeology or related fields.