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architectural history, planning or other historic preservation related disciplines, such as urban planning, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Sec. 2-372. - Meetings. The historic resources commission shall meet at dates and times specifically set out and established in the bylaws of the commission. Sec. 2-373, - Director's duties. It shall be the duty of the executive director of the planning and building safety , as chief administrative officer of the planning department of the city, to make or cause to be made such investigations, studies, drawings, maps and reports and recommendations as requested by the historic resources commission in the furtherance of its transactions. In addition, the executive director of the planning and building safety shall report to the historic resources commission all information and data available to him or her which can be of assistance to the deliberations of the commission and shall advise and recommend to the commission on all technical matters to historic preservation. Sec. 2-374. - Powers and duties. The historic resources commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) Consider all matters that may be referred to it by the city council or the city manager and shall render its recommendations, counsel and advice in regards thereto; (b) Carry out those duties enumerated in chapter 30 of this Code regarding places of historical and architectural significance; (c) Advise and make recommendations to the city council on applications for properties to be included in financial incentive programs participated in by the city for the preservation of historic resources; (d) Advise and make recommendations to the planning commission, city council and other city boards and commissions regarding historical projects and property; (e) Recommend to the city council policies and regulations regarding the protection, reuse and rehabilitation of historical property; (f) Recommend to the city council programs for the protection, retention and use of historic resources including utilizing federal, state, local and/or private funding sources and mechanisms, such as Certified Local Government Program, Mills Act Contracts, and the state Historic Building Code; (g) Recommend to the city council programs that confer recognition upon the owners of designated historic resources; (h) Encourage public understanding and involvement in historic and architectural heritage. Secs. 2-375-2-449. - Reserved. Ordinance No. NS-2992 Page 13 of 32