Panola County Historical Commission
P.O. Box 576, Carthage, TX 75633-0576903-693-9100 fax: 903-693-9618
panolahistory@yahoo.com
The members of the Historical Commission are appointed by the Commissioners Court of Panola County. The Court also designates one member of the Commission to serve as Chairman. These appointments are made pursuant to Section 318.02, Local Government Code:
(a) The commission must be composed of at least seven residents of the county. Members of the commission must be individuals who broadly reflect the age, ethnic and geographic diversity of the county.
(b) The members of the commission shall be appointed during the month of January of odd-numbered years and are appointed for a term of two years. The Commissioners Court shall fill a vacancy on the commission for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(c) Each commission member must have an interest in historic preservation and an understanding of local history and resources.