This advisory committee advises Mayor Erin Mendenhall regarding the use, maintenance, preservation and modification of the City & County Building, including its historical fabric, and furnishings. The committee also reviews and oversees the preservation of Washington Square.

Contact Information

Josh Lander

City Hall Building Administrator

(385) 378-9585 or Joshua.Lander@slc.gov

Agendas and Minutes

Ordinance

Vacancies

Please see below for upcoming term expiration/vacancy dates.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please fill out and submit an application online. Only applications submitted up to one year prior to a vacancy date will be considered. The Mayor’s office will only contact applicants when considering them for specific appointments.

Meeting Information

Second Monday of the month, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

City and County Building, Room 542, 451 S State, Salt Lake City

Member Qualifications

The City and County Building Conservation and Use committee is composed of eight voting members. Mayor Mendenhall, City Attorney, support services manager, and city engineer are all considered ex-officio, non-voting members of the board. The board requires expertise in historic preservation. As such, the committee is composed of a licensed architect, a member of the Utah Heritage Foundation, a member of the Salt Lake Arts Council, a Landscape Architect, a member of the Utah Historical Society, a licensed engineer, and two at-large representatives.

Residency Requirements: Appointees must be city residents.

Powers and Duties

• Recommend policies and procedures for public use requests
• Develop guidelines ensuring historic preservation of building
• Advise Mayor Mendenhall on improvements and alterations to the building and grounds
• Review and advise on the effectiveness of building operations and maintenance manual, potential contractors, and annual inspections/inspectors

Current Members