11-68-5
Section 11-68-5 Powers and duties of commission. An historic preservation commission created by an ordinance enacted pursuant to this chapter shall be authorized to: (1) Preserve and protect buildings, structures, and sites of historic and architectural value in the historic districts designated pursuant to that ordinance; (2) Prepare a survey of all property within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality creating the commission; (3) Recommend to the municipality creating the commission buildings, structures, sites, and districts for designation as historic properties or districts; (4) Restore and preserve any historic properties acquired by the municipality creating the commission or acquired by the commission; (5) Promote acquisition of facade and conservation easements by the municipality creating the commission or by the commission; (6) Develop and conduct educational programs on historic projects and districts designated pursuant to the ordinance and on historic...
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41-9-261
Section 41-9-261 Designation of commission as agency responsible for restoration and preservation of State Capitol; powers and duties. (a) The primary restoration, planning and preservation responsibility for the State Capitol of Alabama and its contiguous historic grounds, designated by the United States government as a national historic landmark, is hereby delegated to the Alabama Historical Commission. (b) The Alabama Historical Commission is instructed to protect the historic and architectural integrity of this historic Greek revival masterpiece which served as the first Capitol of the Confederacy in 1861 and has served as the Capitol of Alabama for more than 120 years. (c) The agencies of the State of Alabama charged with architectural, engineering, maintenance and alteration responsibilities for the State Capitol shall submit plans and specifications to the Alabama Historical Commission which shall review them for the retention of the historic merit and architectural integrity of...
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11-68-13
Section 11-68-13 Architectural review board; composition; nomination of members; terms; removal for cause; vacancies; officers; rules; reimbursement for expenses; personnel; meetings; multiple boards. (a) A municipality enacting an ordinance pursuant to this chapter, may elect to create an architectural review board, hereinafter sometimes called the board, to perform the duties and responsibilities of the historic preservation commission in accepting, considering and approving or rejecting applications for certificates of appropriateness, as set out in Sections 11-68-9 through 11-68-12. (b) If such board is created, it shall be composed of not less than five members who shall have demonstrated training or experience in the fields of history, architecture, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, or law. Members of the board need not be residents of the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality creating the board. No member of a municipal governing body shall serve as...
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41-9-242
Section 41-9-242 Purpose of commission. The purpose of the Alabama Historical Commission, hereinafter referred to as the commission, shall be to acquire in its own name or in the name of the State of Alabama by purchase, devise, lease, assignment, license, condemnation, gift, bequest, transfer or otherwise buildings, objects and sites deemed worthy of being preserved, improved, protected and maintained for or on account of their particular historic, archaeological or architectural significance, including adjacent properties deemed necessary for the proper setting, use and administration of same, and said buildings, objects and sites shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) Buildings in which events of great significance to Alabama's or the nation's history have taken place and the sites surrounding them; (2) Birthplaces or residences of outstanding personages and the sites surrounding them; (3) The sites of historic or significant events in Alabama or United...
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41-14A-4
Section 41-14A-4 Establishment of Security for Alabama Funds Enhancement Program; powers and duties of the State Treasurer relating to the program; tax exemption for funds maintained by State Treasurer pursuant to chapter. There is hereby created the Security for Alabama Funds Enhancement (SAFE) Program. The SAFE Program shall be administered by the State Treasurer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the board of directors of the SAFE Program pursuant to Section 41-14A-6. The facilities and resources of the State Treasurer's office shall be used and employed in the administration of the SAFE Program including the keeping of records and the management of funds and accounts. In addition to all other powers and responsibilities assigned or undertaken by the State Treasurer under this chapter, the State Treasurer shall be authorized to undertake such powers and responsibilities as shall be delegated to the State Treasurer...
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41-9-542
Section 41-9-542 Composition. (a) The authority shall be composed of the following members or their designees: (1) The Director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. (2) The Director of the Division of Construction Management of the Department of Finance. (3) The Director of Finance of the State of Alabama. (4) The Executive Director of the Alabama Historical Commission. (5) The senior collections curator of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. (6) The chief architectural historian of the Alabama Historical Commission. (7) The President of the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation. (8) The President of the Friends of the Alabama Governor's Mansion. (9) The President of the Business Council of Alabama. (10) The Chairman of the Black Heritage Council. (11) The Executive Director of the Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery. (12) A history teacher to be appointed by the State Superintendent of Education, having demonstrated proficiency and interest in preservation...
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41-9-246
Section 41-9-246 Board of advisors. (a) There is hereby established a Board of Advisors to the Alabama Historical Commission. Said board of advisors shall consist of no less than 15 persons. Each of the below listed societies, organizations, individuals, commissions and institutions shall have the authority to name one member of said board and shall submit the name of said person to the chairman of the commission prior to the annual meeting of the commission: (1) The Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy; (2) The Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; (3) The Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists; (4) The Mobile Historic Development Commission; (5) The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Alabama; (6) The Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission; (7) The Alabama Department of the Sons of Confederate Veterans; (8) The Gorgas Memorial Board; (9) The Hobson Memorial Board; (10) The Cahaba Advisory...
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23-1-295
Section 23-1-295 Nomination of potential scenic byways. The Advisory Council shall evaluate initial applications. Local governments in conjunction with the Advisory Council shall perform a field survey of the byway and score its qualities, with special attention paid to the scenic quality of the roadway. The following criteria and procedures shall be used for nominating potential scenic byways: (1) Any road corridor shall have at least one of the following six intrinsic qualities to be nominated: Scenic, natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, and recreational. (2) Each nomination shall be made and supported by a sponsor, including, but not limited to, any of the following: An historic preservation group, an environmental group, another nongovernmental organization, a local government, or an individual. (3) The sponsor or sponsors of a potential scenic byway shall complete an application form and submit it to the Advisory Council. (4) Special consideration or first priority shall...
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45-2-221.02
Section 45-2-221.02 Definitions. As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings or descriptions as provided herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Historic district" shall refer to any district designated as a historic district by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to the terms of this part. A historic district shall meet at least one of the following criteria: a. The district is listed on the national and/or state registers; or b. The district shall contain a significant number of buildings that are 50 years or older; or c. The district shall contain buildings of distinct historical architectural character; or d. Is an area where significant personalities or events existed or occurred. (2) "Preservation district" shall refer to any district designated as a preservation district by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to this part. A preservation district shall meet at least one of the following criteria: a. The district is a geographically...
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45-2-221.10
Section 45-2-221.10 Historic development commission. A historic development commission with the following membership, duties, and powers may be created by the county commission. (a) The commission shall be composed of no less than 11 members who shall be selected by the county commission in such a manner as to serve overlapping terms. Except for the first members, their terms shall be four years. (b) The commission shall operate under a constitution as adopted by the commission and approved by the county commission. (c) The commission shall have as its purposes: (1) The preservation and protection of buildings of historic and architectural value in the historic districts, as defined in Section 45-2-221.01, and the maintenance of the distinctive character of these districts; (2) the fostering and encouraging of the preservation, restoration, and utilization of buildings of historic and architectural value in the historic districts; and (3) the development and promotion of historic...
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