41-847. Archaeology advisory commission; members; terms; qualifications; meetings; compensation; purposes; annual report
A. An archaeology advisory commission is established consisting of eleven members appointed for three year terms by the governor.
B. Each member shall have a demonstrated interest or expertise in one or more of the fields of prehistoric archaeology, historic archaeology, anthropology, ethnology, tourism, public education, economic development or planning. At least six of the members shall have a demonstrated interest or expertise in one or more of the fields of prehistoric archaeology, historic archaeology, ethnology or anthropology.
C. The commission shall annually select one of its members as chairperson and shall meet at such times as the majority of the members designates.
D. Members of the commission are not eligible to receive compensation or reimbursement of expenses, except that those members employed by this state are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2 by the department or agency by which they are employed.
E. The commission shall advise the state historic preservation officer in:
1. Conducting public education programs to promote archaeology and inform the public on archaeological issues.
2. Fostering archaeological law enforcement activities to stop pot-hunting and other destructive activities on archaeological sites.
3. Providing for the development of a state plan for protection of archaeological sites, including acquisition and development.
4. Developing mechanisms to assist private owners of archaeological sites in protecting and managing their sites.
5. Fostering continued study of this state's archaeology to contribute to a better understanding of our cultural history.
6. Archaeological activities and issues within this state.
F. The commission shall submit an annual report regarding its activities to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives.
Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.
LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.
The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.
You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.
The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.
Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.