The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, set up the federal-state partnership program in historic preservation. It requires that each state maintain a qualified State Review Board as the advisory body to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The SHPO is the state official appointed by the governor to oversee and implement the state’s preservation policies in accordance with federal standards. Delaware’s SHPO is Timothy A. Slavin, the director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. He is responsible for the day-to-day operating decisions as well as long range planning for the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office, and the State Review Board provides guidance regarding the overall direction of the program.
Board members must have competence, interest or knowledge in historic preservation. The majority, but not all, of the members must meet minimum professional requirements and represent certain professional disciplines in history, archaeology and architecture. Members must be able to carry out their duties objectively, so there are strict rules of conduct to avoid conflict of interest.
The State Review Board has two main functions:
A complete listing of the Delaware State Review Board members.
Related Topics: National Historic Preservation Act, Preservation, State Review Board