There is hereby created and established in the Township of Montgomery a Landmarks Preservation Commission consisting of seven regular and two alternate members of the following classes:

Class A — Persons who are knowledgeable in building design and construction or architectural history and who may reside outside of the Township:

Class B — Persons who are knowledgeable or have a demonstrated interest in local history and who may reside outside of the Township;

Class C — All members appointed to the Commission who are not designated as Class A or Class B members. Class C members shall be citizens of the municipality who shall hold no other municipal office, position or employment except that one Class C member may be a member of the Planning Board and one Class C member may be a member of the Board of Adjustment.

Alternate Members — Alternate members shall meet the qualifications of Class C members.

The Mayor shall appoint all members of the Commission and shall designate at the time of appointment the regular members by class and the alternate members as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2". A total of at least three regular members shall be of Classes A and B.