28.08.010 Membership and organization.
(a) The King County landmarks and heritage commission established pursuant to King County Code Chapter 20.62 is hereby designated and empowered to act as the landmarks commission for Kirkland pursuant to the provisions of this title.
(b) The special member of the King County landmarks and heritage commission provided for in Section 20.62.030 of the King County Code shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation of the council. Such special member shall have a demonstrated interest and competence in historic preservation. Such appointment shall be made for a three-year term. Such special member shall serve until his or her successor is duly appointed and confirmed. In the event of a vacancy, an appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy in the same manner and with the same qualifications as if at the beginning of the term, and the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold the position for the remainder of the unexpired term. Such special member may be reappointed, but may not serve more than two consecutive three-year terms. Such special member shall be deemed to have served one full term if such special member resigns at any time after appointment or if such special member serves more than two years of an unexpired term. The special member of the commission shall serve without compensation except for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with commission meetings or the program. The city of Kirkland shall reimburse such expenses incurred by such special member.
(c) The commission shall not conduct any public hearings required under this title with respect to properties located within the city of Kirkland until its rules and regulations, including procedures consistent with this title, have been filed with the city clerk. (Ord. 4647 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2018: Ord. 3701 § 1 (part), 1999)