H*3648(Rat #0111, Act #0197)  Joint Resolution, By Kennedy, Askins, Breeland, 
A.W. Byrd, Canty, Cobb-Hunter, S.E. Gonzales, Govan, L.O. Graham, Harrell, 
Haskins, J. Hines, D.N. Holt, W.S. Houck, Inabinett, Jennings, M.H. Kinon, 
Littlejohn, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Phillips, I.K. Rudnick, 
Scott, Simrill, R. Smith, D. Smith, J.J. Snow, Stille, Stuart, P.H. Thomas, 
Vaughn, L.S. Whipper, Wilder and J.B. Wilder
 A Joint Resolution to direct the South Carolina Department of Archives and
 History to establish the South Carolina African-American Heritage Council to
 assist and enhance the Department's efforts to preserve and promote historic
 properties reflecting the State's African-American heritage; to authorize the
 Department to provide staff assistance and funding for the Council; and to
 provide for the termination of the Council June 1, 1998.

   03/08/93  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-5
   03/08/93  House  Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-5
   04/14/93  House  Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means HJ-9
   04/22/93  House  Read second time HJ-26
   04/22/93  House  Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day HJ-27
   04/23/93  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-2
   04/27/93  Senate Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference SJ-19
   04/28/93  Senate Read second time SJ-28
   04/29/93  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-13
   05/11/93         Ratified R 111
   05/14/93         Signed By Governor
   05/14/93         Effective date 05/14/93
   05/25/93         Copies available

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE COUNCIL TO ASSIST AND ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE HISTORIC PROPERTIES REFLECTING THE STATE'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING FOR THE COUNCIL; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE COUNCIL JUNE 1, 1998.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Whereas, South Carolina has a rich diversity of historic buildings, structures, and sites illustrating the state's African-American heritage; and

Whereas, these historic properties help present and future generations understand our past and remind us of the aspirations, ingenuity, and courage of those who came before us; and

Whereas, these historic properties are being lost or substantially altered, often inadvertently, with increasing frequency; and

Whereas, the Department of Archives and History is charged with encouraging and assisting South Carolina's citizens with the identification and preservation of these significant properties; and

Whereas, in the face of ever-increasing threats, it is necessary to enhance the Department of Archives and History's efforts to identify, promote, and preserve these irreplaceable historic properties. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

African-American Heritage Council; duties; membership

SECTION 1. (A) The South Carolina Department of Archives and History shall establish the South Carolina African-American Heritage Council to assist and enhance the efforts of the department to preserve and promote historic buildings, structures, and sites reflecting the state's African-American heritage. The council shall:

(1) promote public awareness of buildings, sites, and structures associated with South Carolina's African-American heritage through publications, presentations, and workshops;

(2) support African-American heritage education at the elementary, secondary, and college levels;

(3) build a network of African-American individuals and groups interested in historic preservation;

(4) support the recruitment and hiring of African-American professionals by historical organizations and agencies;

(5) advise the Department of Archives and History on matters relating to the identification and preservation of buildings, structures, and sites associated with African-American history and the programs and services of the department.

(B) The South Carolina African-American Heritage Council shall consist of fifteen members appointed to staggered terms by the South Carolina Archives and History Commission. The members of the council shall represent all geographic regions of the State. The commission also may appoint other nonvoting members representing appropriate organizations. The members may not receive per diem, but must be reimbursed for mileage and subsistence from the State Historic Preservation Grant Fund.

(C) The council also shall include nonvoting associate members who must be kept informed of council activities and invited to attend meetings. Associate members shall form a network of individuals and groups across the State who are interested in the preservation of properties associated with African-American history. Associate members are not eligible for per diem, mileage, and subsistence.

(D) The council shall meet quarterly and shall plan activities to carry out the duties of the council as enumerated in subsection (A). The council shall establish by-laws for appointing members, electing officers, and conducting meetings.

(E) The South Carolina Department of Archives and History shall serve in a nonvoting advisory role to the council and shall provide information and staff assistance. The council must be funded through the State Historic Preservation Grant Fund, South Carolina's annual allocation from the federal Historic Preservation Fund, and any nonstate funds contributed to the council.

(F) This resolution does not preclude the council from receiving a charter as a nonprofit organization at a future date.

(G) The council shall terminate on June 1, 1998, unless extended by the General Assembly.

Time effective

SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Approved the 14th day of May, 1993.