AGENCY: Division of State History

SERIES: 25533
TITLE: Certified Local Government certification files
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year, thereunder alphabetical by local government name.

DESCRIPTION: This series documents the process a local government must follow to become a Certified Local Government (CLG). Certification requirements include passing a historic preservation ordinance and appointing a historic preservation commission. Certified cities and counties are eligible to apply for federal matching grants for historic preservation activities. The CLG certification files are used to ensure CLGs continue to meet the minimum certification requirements. Information may include copies of preservation ordinances, resumes for commission members, program reviews, correspondence, and certification agreements.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s) after end of project or program

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 12/2004

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after program ends and then transfer to State Archives.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on the historical value of the records to researchers.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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