Section 14-21-1-12 - Duties of division The division shall do the following:
(1) Develop a program of historical, architectural, and archeological research and development, including continuing surveys, excavations, scientific recording, interpretation, and publication of the state's historical, architectural, and archeological resources.(2) Prepare a preservation plan for the state that establishes planning guidelines to encourage the continuous maintenance and integrity of historic sites and historic structures. However, the plan is not effective until the plan has been:(A) presented to the council for review and comment; and(B) approved by the review board after public hearing.(3) Undertake the action necessary to qualify the state for participation in sources of federal aid to further the purposes stated in subdivisions (1) and (2).(4) Provide information on historic sites and structures within Indiana to federal, state, and local governmental agencies, private individuals, and organizations.(5) Advise and coordinate the activities of local historical associations, historic district commissions, historic commissions, and other interested groups or persons.(6) Provide technical and financial assistance to local historical associations, historic district commissions, historic commissions, and other interested groups or persons.(7) Review environmental impact statements as required by federal and state law for actions significantly affecting historic properties.Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-3.
As added by P.L. 1-1995, SEC.14.