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Historic Resources, Board of

Natural and Historic Resources

Purpose

The Board of Historic Resources shall designate historic landmarks of local, statewide, or national significance; establish historic preservation practices for care and management of such designated landmarks; approve the proposed text and authorize the manufacture of highway historical markers: acquire by purchase or gift designated landmarks, or easements or interest therein: review programs and services of the Department of Historic Resources, and make recommendations to the Director and the Governor regarding those programs and services.

Term

Four year terms

Composition

The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The members of the Board shall initially be appointed for terms of office as follows: two for a one-year term, two for a two-year term, two for a three-year term, and one for a four-year term. Appointments thereafter shall be made for four-year terms, except appointments to fill vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term, which shall be filled for the unexpired term.