Maine Revised Statutes Title 27 Sec. 268 – Duties
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The duties of the State Historian are: [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
1. History and heritage. To enhance the knowledge of Maine citizens of the State’s history and heritage;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 27 Sec. 268
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
2. Teaching of history. To encourage the teaching of Maine history in the public schools;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
3. Consult. To serve as consultant to the Governor and Legislature on matters pertaining to Maine history;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
4. Lecture. To lecture on topics of Maine history within the historian’s area of expertise as determined appropriate by the State Historian;
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
5. Respond to inquiries. To respond to inquiries about the existence and location of documents, artifacts and other materials of Maine history; and
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
6. Report. To report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over cultural affairs during the first regular session of each legislative biennium.
[PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).