Sedona AZ (August 12, 2014) – The City of Sedona is currently seeking volunteers to fill three positions on the City’s Historic Preservation Commission. This voluntary body is made up of seven citizens appointed by City Council. The Historic Preservation Commission was established by Sedona City Council to promote the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of properties and areas of historic, cultural, archaeological and aesthetic significance.
Two of the openings are three-year terms which run from December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2017. The other opening is an unexpired term that runs through November 30, 2015. The deadline to submit applications to be considered to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission is Friday, August 29, 2014 at 5:00 pm. If you are interested in serving on this Commission, applications are available from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 102 Roadrunner Drive or by calling 928-282-3113. Please return completed applications to the City Clerk’s Office, 102 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336.
In 1998, the Arizona State Preservation Office designated the City of Sedona as a Certified Local Government. To satisfy the City’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office, the City seeks applicants who have demonstrated interest, experience or knowledge in at least one of the following: history, architectural history, architecture, historic interiors, historic architecture, planning archaeology, historic archaeology, real estate, historic preservation law or other historic preservation related field.
Citizens can learn more about the Historic Preservation Commission’s particular responsibilities by contacting Audree Juhlin, Director, Sedona Community Development Department at 928-204-7107 or email AJuhlin@SedonaAZ.gov.
