The Commission provides a mechanism for coordinated and consistent planning for the protection of valuable historic resources, addresses problems and coordinates limited resources which promotes, enhances and preserves the character and heritage of the Durham Community. Members serve without compensation and must live within the Corporate City limits. The Board hears appeals on Housing Code Cases and Building Code Condemnation Cases. Members are compensated and must reside within the Corporate City limits. The new Commissioners would be expected to serve on a subcommittee, which meets at least once a month, along with attending at least one meeting per month of the full Commission.
Attendance is a major prerequisite to serving.
Minimum time involved is five hours per month. The Commission also acts as a public forum to hear and resolve complaints of human and civil rights in our Community and advises the City Council of these matters. Members serve without compensation and must reside within the Corporate City limits. Members serve without compensation. The Commission conducts hearings concerning denial or revocation of operators licenses and drivers permits, and transmits to the City Council its recommendations with respect thereto.