The Kent County Council for Historic Preservation has several responsibilities that support the preservation and protection of our history. These include:

• Recommending designation of new historic districts
• Reviewing applications for proposed alterations within historic districts
• Enforcing the Historic Preservation Ordinance Chapter and cooperating with the state, federal and local governments in pursuance of its responsibilities
• Conducting meetings or hearings necessary to carry out these purposes

The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven members who reside in Grand Rapids. Members are appointed by the City Commission for three-year terms (two consecutive terms are allowed). Members shall have a demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Two members shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Kent County Council for Historic Preservation and one member shall be an architect duly registered in the State of Michigan.

http://grcity.us/design-and-development-services/Planning-Department/Pages/Historic-Preservation-Commission.aspx