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Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council Act.

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(20 ILCS 3410/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d1)

Sec. 1. This Act shall be known as the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council Act.

(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)

(20 ILCS 3410/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d2)

Sec. 2. As used in this Act:

(a) "Council" means the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council.

(b) (Blank).

(c-5) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.

(d) "Director" means the Director of Natural Resources, or his or her designee.

(d-1) "Historic resource" means any property which is either publicly or privately held and which:

(1) is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (hereafter "National Register");
(2) has been formally determined by the Director to be eligible for listing in the National Register as defined in Section 106 of Title 16 of the United States Code;
(3) has been nominated by the Director and the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council for listing in the National Register; or
(4) meets one or more criteria for listing in the National Register, as determined by the Director.

(e) "Place" means (1) any parcel or contiguous grouping of parcels of real estate under common or related ownership or control, where any significant improvements are at least 40 years old, or (2) any aboriginal mound, fort, earthwork, village, location, burial ground, historic or prehistoric ruin, mine case or other location which is or may be the source of important archeological data.

(f) (Blank).

(g) (Blank).

(h) (Blank).

(i) (Blank).

(Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

(20 ILCS 3410/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d3)

Sec. 3. There is recognized and established hereunder the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council, previously established pursuant to Federal regulations, hereafter called the Council. The Council shall consist of 15 members. Of these, there shall be at least 3 historians, at least 3 architectural historians, or architects with a preservation background, and at least 3 archeologists. The remaining 6 members shall be drawn from supporting fields and have a preservation interest. Supporting fields shall include but not be limited to historical geography, law, urban planning, local government officials, and members of other preservation commissions. All shall be appointed by the Director.

The Council Chairperson shall be appointed by the Director from the Council membership and shall serve at the Director's pleasure.

The Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Director of the Illinois State Museum shall serve on the Council in advisory capacity as non-voting members.

Terms of membership shall be 3 years and shall be staggered by the Director to assure continuity of representation.

The Council shall meet at least 3 times each year. Additional meetings may be held at the call of the chairperson or at the call of the Director.

Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(Source: P.A. 100-120, eff. 8-18-17; 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

(20 ILCS 3410/4) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d4)

Sec. 4. In addition to those powers specifically granted or necessary to perform the duties prescribed by this Act, the Council shall have the following powers:

(a) to recommend nominations to the National Register of Historic Places;
(b) (blank);
(c) to recommend removal of places from the National Register of Historic Places;
(d) (blank);
(e) (blank); and
(f) to advise the Department on matters pertaining to historic preservation.

(Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

(20 ILCS 3410/5) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d5)

Sec. 5. In addition to the powers otherwise specifically granted to the Department by law, the Department shall have the following powers and responsibilities:

(a) to perform the administrative functions for the Council;
(b) to hold public hearings and meetings concerning the National Register of Historic Places;
(c) to prepare and periodically revise a statewide preservation plan;
(d) to attempt to maximize the extent to which the preservation of historic resources is accomplished through active use, including self-sustaining or revenue-producing use and through the involvement of persons other than the Department; and
(e) to disseminate information of historic resources, to provide technical and other assistance to persons involved in preservation activities, to develop interpretive programs and otherwise stimulate public interest in preservation.

(Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

(20 ILCS 3410/6)

Sec. 6. (Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 85-699. Repealed by P.A. 97-785, eff. 7-13-12.)

(20 ILCS 3410/7)

Sec. 7. (Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 84-25. Repealed by P.A. 97-785, eff. 7-13-12.)

(20 ILCS 3410/8)

Sec. 8. (Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 84-25. Repealed by P.A. 97-785, eff. 7-13-12.)

(20 ILCS 3410/9)

Sec. 9. (Repealed).