Shelby County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 30. PUBLIC PLACES AND PROJECTS |
Article VII. SHELBY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION |
§ 30-291. Purpose; responsibilities.
(a)
The purpose of the county historical commission is to assist the county historian in the performance of his duties.
(b)
The responsibilities of the county historical commission shall include, but not be limited to, reviewing and approving requests for historical markers, maintaining a reference book of historical markers in the county, directing media and public attention to historic preservation issues, recognizing area high school and college historical scholars with awards, recognizing area historical authors and literary works, offering guest speakers to community organizations, interacting with schools and historic preservation groups, and applying for, managing, and assisting with grants from groups and foundations for historic purposes.
(Ord. No. 404, 6-20-2011)