Historic District Commission

Mission & Authority:

To promote the cultural, economic, educational and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Provincetown through: 1.) the preservation and protection of the distinctive characteristic of buildings and places significant in the history and development of Provincetown; 2.) maintaining and improving the settings of these buildings and places; and 3.) the encouragement of design compatible with buildings existing in the area, so as to continue to maintain the historic village, fishing, artistic, cultural, commercial and residential character and other qualities which distinguish the town as a desirable community for permanent and seasonal residents and visitors.

Appointing Authority:

The Selectmen shall appoint one Commission member from up to two nominees solicited from the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce; one member from up to two nominees solicited from the Provincetown Business Guild; one member from up to two nominees solicited from the Provincetown Art Association and Museum; one member from up to two nominees solicited from the Provincetown Historical Commission; and one member from up to two nominees solicited from the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. If, within 30 days after submission of a written request for nominees to any of the organizations herein named, no such nominations have been made, the Board of Selectmen may proceed to make appointments as it desires. 4.3 Alternate Commission Members: The Board of Selectmen shall appoint two alternate members to the Commission. In the case of the absence, inability to act or unwillingness to act because of self-interest on the part of a member of the commission, his place shall be taken by an alternate member designated by the chairman.

Origins of Authority:

Authority	Summary
Annual Town Meeting April 7, 2003	For the purpose of establishing an Historic District as stated in the above mission statement.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C	Establishment of an Historic District.

Number of Members:

Committee of five members and two alternates

Support & Resources:

Annual Budget Line 180 FY 05 budget = $1,662

Additional Guides:

Annual Town Reports since 2003