USA Statutes : washington
Title : Libraries, museums, and historical activities
Chapter : State historical societies -- Historic preservation
RCW 27.34.200Archaeology and historic preservation Legislative declaration.The legislature hereby finds that the promotion, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of structures, sites, districts, buildings, and objects of historic, archaeological, architectural, and cultural significance is desirable in the interest of the public pride and general welfare of the people of the state; and the legislature further finds that the economic, cultural, and aesthetic standing of the state can be maintained and enhanced by protecting the heritage of the state and by preventing the destruction or defacement of these assets; therefore, it is hereby declared by the legislature to be the public policy and in the public interest of the state to designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate those structures, sites, districts, buildings, and objects which reflect outstanding elements of the state's historic, archaeological, architectural, or cultural heritage, for the inspiration and enrichment of the citizens of the state.[1983 c 91 § 10.] RCW 27.34.220Director Powers.The director or the director's designee is authorized:  (1) To promulgate and maintain the Washington heritage register of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American or Washington state history, architecture, archaeology, and culture, and to prepare comprehensive statewide historic surveys and plans and research and evaluation of surveyed resources for the preparation of nominations to the Washington heritage register and the national register of historic places, in accordance with criteria approved by the advisory council established under RCW 27.34.250. Nominations to the national register of historic places shall comply with any standards and regulations promulgated by the United States secretary of the interior for the preservation, acquisition, and development of such properties. Nominations to the Washington heritage register shall comply with rules adopted under this chapter.  (2) To establish a program of matching grants-in-aid to public agencies, public or private organizations, or individuals for projects having as their purpose the preservation for public benefit of properties that are significant in American or Washington state history, architecture, archaeology, and culture.  (3) To promote historic preservation efforts throughout the state, including private efforts and those of city, county, and state agencies.  (4) To enhance the effectiveness of the state preservation program through the initiation of legislation, the use of varied funding sources, the creation of special purpose programs, and contact with state, county, and city officials, civic groups, and professionals.  (5) To spend funds, subject to legislative appropriation and the availability of funds, where necessary to assist the Indian tribes of Washington state in removing prehistoric human remains for scientific examination and reburial, if the human remains have been unearthed inadvertently or through vandalism and if no other public agency is legally responsible for their preservation.  (6) To consult with the governor and the legislature on issues relating to the conservation of the man-made environment and their impact on the well-being of the state and its citizens.  (7) To charge fees for professional and clerical services provided by the *office.  (8) To adopt such rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, as are necessary to carry out RCW 27.34.200 through 27.34.280.[1997 c 145 § 1; 1987 c 505 § 8; 1986 c 266 § 11; 1985 c 64 § 2; 1983 c 91 § 12.]Notes:*Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the office of archaeology and historic preservation were transferred to the department of archaeology and historic preservation pursuant to 2005 c 333 § 12.Severability -- 1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005. RCW 27.34.230Director Duties.The director or the director's designee shall:  (1) Receive, administer, and disburse such gifts, grants, and endowments from private sources as may be made in trust or otherwise for the purposes of RCW 27.34.200 through 27.34.220 or the federal act; and  (2) Develop and implement a cultural resource management plan.[2005 c 333 § 15; 1986 c 266 § 12; 1983 c 91 § 13.]Notes:Severability -- 1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005. RCW 27.34.240Apportionment of grants.The amounts made available for grants to the public agencies, public or private organizations, or individuals for projects for each fiscal year shall be apportioned among program applicants by the director or the director's designee, with the advice of the preservation officer, in accordance with needs as contained in statewide archaeology and historic preservation plans developed by the department.[1986 c 266 § 13; 1983 c 91 § 14.]Notes:Severability -- 1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005. RCW 27.34.250Advisory council on historic preservation Members.(1) There is hereby established an advisory council on historic preservation, which shall be composed of nine members appointed by the governor as follows:  (a) A representative of a local or state heritage organization;  (b) Six members of the public who are interested and experienced in matters to be considered by the council including the fields of history, architecture, and archaeology;  (c) A representative from the Washington archaeological community; and  (d) A native American.  (2) Each member of the council shall serve a four-year term.  (3) A vacancy in the council shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.  (4) The chairperson of the council shall be designated by the governor.  (5) Five members of the council shall constitute a quorum.[1995 c 150 § 1. Prior: 1993 c 185 § 1; 1993 c 101 § 12; 1983 c 91 § 15.]Notes:Effective date -- 1993 c 185: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 30, 1993." [1993 c 185 § 2.]Findings -- 1993 c 101: See note following RCW 27.34.010. RCW 27.34.260Advisory council Compensation and reimbursement of members.The directors of the state historical societies shall serve as members of the advisory council on historic preservation without additional compensation. All other members of the advisory council shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the council in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[1983 c 91 § 18.] RCW 27.34.270Advisory council Duties.The advisory council shall:  (1) Advise the governor and the department on matters relating to historic preservation; recommend measures to coordinate activities of state and local agencies, private institutions, and individuals relating to historic preservation; and advise on the dissemination of information pertaining to such activities; and  (2) Review and recommend nominations for the national register of historic places to the preservation officer and the director.[1997 c 145 § 2; 1986 c 266 § 14; 1983 c 91 § 17.]Notes:Severability -- 1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005. RCW 27.34.900State capital historical museum.The building and grounds designated as Block 2, Grainger's Addition to the City of Olympia, County of Thurston, acquired by the state under senate joint resolution No. 18, session of 1939, is hereby designated a part of the state capitol, to be known as the state capital historical museum. This structure is to be used to house and interpret the collection of the Washington state historical society. This section does not limit the society's use of other structures.[1993 c 101 § 13; 1981 c 253 § 3; 1941 c 44 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8265-6. Formerly RCW 27.36.020.]Notes:Findings -- 1993 c 101: See note following RCW 27.34.010. RCW 27.34.906Pickett House In trust Reverter.Said chapter, by acceptance of such conveyance, shall be deemed to have agreed to hold said property in trust for the state of Washington, and to maintain and keep the same open to the public as an historical site, and, in case of its failure so to do, title to said property shall revert to the state of Washington.[1965 c 31 § 2. Formerly RCW 27.28.022.]