North Dakota Administrative Code Title 40 - Historical Board
North Dakota Administrative Code – Title 40: Historical Board
Title 40 of the North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) sets forth the rules and procedures established by the State Historical Board, which governs the operations of the State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND).
The board oversees preservation, interpretation, and promotion of North Dakota’s history, culture, and heritage. The SHSND manages museums, historic sites, state archives, archaeological programs, and historic preservation efforts.
Key Components Typically Included in Title 40:
Organization of the State Historical Board
Membership structure and appointment of board members.
Roles, responsibilities, and meeting procedures.
Museum and Historic Site Operations
Management policies for state-operated museums and historic sites.
Acquisition, curation, and display of historical artifacts.
Guidelines for public access, conduct, and educational programming.
Historic Preservation Program
Administration of federal and state historic preservation laws.
Criteria and process for listing on the State Historic Sites Registry.
Grants and funding for preservation of historic properties.
State Archives and Records Management
Rules governing public access to archival materials.
Procedures for submission, storage, and retention of public records.
Archaeological Resources
Regulations for the excavation and handling of archaeological materials.
Permits and qualifications required for archaeological investigations.
Grants and Financial Assistance
Eligibility and application processes for historic preservation or museum grants.
Reporting and compliance requirements for grant recipients.
Partnerships and Public Engagement
Collaboration with local historical societies and tribal governments.
Public education initiatives, lectures, exhibitions, and publications.
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