Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 82-1-2 - Definitions2.1. "Local Government" means a city, county, municipality, or other general purpose political subdivision of the state.2.2. "Historic Landmark Commission (HLC)"or "Commission" means a board, council, commission, or other similar body established by state or local legislation to document historic properties and advise other county or local agencies on resource protection.2.3. "Certified Local Government (CLG)" means any local government certified as meeting the requirement set forth in this document.2.4. "State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)" means the official in the Division of Culture and History appointed by the Governor to carry out the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, in West Virginia.2.5. "Secretary" means the United States Secretary of the Interior.2.6. "Professional" means a person with a degree in one of the following fields: history, architecture, architectural history, planning, real estate, American studies, geography, landscape architecture, law engineering, or archaeology, and who meets the standards outlined in 36 CFR 61 (See Appendix C).