New York (N.Y.). Landmarks Preservation Commission

Under the 1990 Charter of the City of New York, Chapter 21-A, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, a part of the Department of Parks and Recreation, was established as a separate city agency.

The composition of the 11-member Commission includes three architects, one historian qualified in the field, one city planner or landscape architect, one realtor, and one resident of each of the five boroughs of the City. Appointed by the mayor for three year terms of office, members, except for the chair, serve without compensation. The commission appoints a full-time executive director and employs techinical experts and other employees required to perform its duties.

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