County Seeks Landmarks Commission Volunteers

Please apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24.

Deschutes County Oregon -- 1/25/2012 --

Deschutes County seeks three new volunteer Historical Landmarks Commission members and is accepting applications until Friday, February 24.  Commissioners serve four-year terms beginning in April.

The Deschutes County Landmarks Commission (HLC), formed 1980, is part of a nation-wide network of groups dedicated to the preservation and celebration of architectural heritage. The five member HLC serves as a citizen advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for Deschutes County and the Sisters City Council. The role of the HLC is to help property owners preserve historically and architecturally significant buildings and districts while allowing modifications for contemporary use.

While specific qualifications are not required to serve on the commission, expertise in history, architecture, architectural history, archaeology, or related fields are encouraged. Deschutes County Planning Director Nick Lelack said, "Most importantly, commissioners should be interested and committed to protecting historic and cultural resources that directly contribute to the tangible and educational assets of Deschutes County’s heritage."

The Commission meets quarterly at the Deschutes County Services Center, 1300 NW Wall Street, in Bend. Additional meetings are called if necessary.

Those interested in serving on the Commission are invited to submit an application which includes an application form, letter of interest describing the applicant’s background and interest in historic preservation, and a resume. Complete applications will be accepted before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012.

Residents interested in volunteering may receive a Historical Landmarks Commission application from the Deschutes County Community Development Planning Department at 117 NW Lafayette Ave. in Bend. The application is also available at www.deschutes.org/cdd or through Deschutes County Community Development Department Planning Director Nick Lelack at (541) 385-1708 or by email at nickl@co.deschutes.or.us.

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