§268. Duties
The duties of the State Historian are:
                                     
                                [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
              
                  1. 
                                History and heritage. 
                                To enhance the knowledge of Maine citizens of the State's history and heritage;
                                     
                                
                [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
              
                  2. 
                                Teaching of history. 
                                To encourage the teaching of Maine history in the public schools;
                                     
                                
                [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
              
                  3. 
                                Consult. 
                                To serve as consultant to the Governor and Legislature on matters pertaining to Maine history;
                                     
                                
                [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
              
                  4. 
                                Lecture. 
                                To lecture on topics of Maine history within the historian's area of expertise as determined appropriate by the State Historian;
                                     
                                
                [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
              
                  5. 
                                Respond to inquiries. 
                                To respond to inquiries about the existence and location of documents, artifacts and other materials of Maine history; and
                                     
                                
                [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
              
                  6. 
                                Report. 
                                To report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over cultural affairs during the first regular session of each legislative biennium.
                                     
                                
                [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]
              
                        SECTION HISTORY
                        
            PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).