[Adopted 11-3-1999 by L.L. No. 10-1999]
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The Putnam County Legislature has been made aware of the necessity of preserving and protecting the historic heritage remains located within the county, which include archaeological sites, stone walls and chambers, unique geological sites and features and historic buildings.
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The Putnam County Legislature recognizes the need for a Commission to work in conjunction with the Legislature and various other departments of the Putnam County government in an effort to protect and preserve Putnam County's valuable archaeological resources.
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The Legislature is also desirous of creating the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission by amending Chapter 25 of the Putnam County Code to include Article III, §§ 25-20, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23, 25-24 and 25-25.
There is hereby created the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission which shall direct its efforts towards the following:
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Advising and assisting the Putnam County Executive, the Putnam County Legislature, the Putnam County Planning Department and local town boards and agencies, including agencies dealing with planning and zoning, with regard to issues dealing with the preservation and protection of historic heritage remains.
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Educating the public, including local school students, community groups and senior citizens, on the history and significance of those historic heritage remains located within the county.
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Educating county and local government employees on historic preservation and cultural resource processes to ensure that they are in compliance with state and federal historic and archaeological resource-related regulations.
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Identifying and documenting historic and archaeological resources in the Putnam County area.
[Amended 8-6-2002 by L.L. No. 9-2002; 11-5-2003 by L.L. No. 17-2003; 9-6-2011 by L.L. No. 17-2011]
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The Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission shall consist of nine members who shall reside in the County of Putnam.
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Members of the Putnam County Historic Advisory Commission shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by a simple majority of the Legislature.
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Members of the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission shall be appointed for a three-year term. Members holding office on the effective date of this section shall continue to serve until the end of their existing term.
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A Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission member shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed.
The Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission shall elect a Chairperson from its members.
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The Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission shall review its archaeological and historic preservation efforts and shall prepare and submit an annual report of its findings to the County Executive and the County Legislature no later than February 1 of each year, covering the preceding calendar year. This report shall include an account of the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission's activities and accomplishments, which shall be based on accurate records of its meetings, financial transactions and other works.
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From time to time, the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission shall submit such other reports and recommendations as are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this article or as are requested by the County Legislature or the County Executive.
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The members of the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
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The County Legislature may appropriate funds for the expenses incurred by the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission, including, but not limited to, expense for clerical assistance, printing and distribution of publications and educational and community awareness programs, documentation of stone remains, repair of stone remains located on County property and storage. The Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission should prepare and submit an annual budget in the manner prescribed by the County Executive. The County Executive, upon request from the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission, also may, from time to time and for designated purposes, assign or detail County employees from various agencies to perform work for the Putnam County Historic Advisory Preservation Commission.