20 ILCS 3410/ Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council Act.

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20 ILCS 3410/1

    (20 ILCS 3410/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d1)
    (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-768)
    Sec. 1. This Act shall be known as the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council Act.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)

    (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-768)
    Sec. 1. This Act shall be known as the Illinois National Register Advisory Council Act.
(Source: P.A. 103-768, eff. 1-1-25.)

20 ILCS 3410/2

    (20 ILCS 3410/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d2)
    (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-768)
    Sec. 2. As used in this Act:
    (a) "Council" means the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council.
    (b) (Blank).
    (c) (Blank).
    (c-5) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.
    (d) "Director" means the Director of Natural Resources, or his or her designee.
    (d-1) "Historic resource" means any property which is either publicly or privately held and which:
        (1) is listed in the National Register of Historic

Places (hereafter "National Register");

(2) has been formally determined by the Director to

be eligible for listing in the National Register as defined in Section 106 of Title 16 of the United States Code;

(3) has been nominated by the Director and the

Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council for listing in the National Register; or

(4) meets one or more criteria for listing in the

National Register, as determined by the Director.

(e) "Place" means (1) any parcel or contiguous grouping of parcels of
real estate under common or related ownership or control, where any significant
improvements are at least 40 years old, or (2) any aboriginal mound, fort,
earthwork, village, location, burial ground, historic or prehistoric ruin,
mine case or other location which is or may be the source of important archeological
data.

    (f) (Blank).
    (g) (Blank).
    (h) (Blank).
    (i) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

    (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-768)
    Sec. 2. As used in this Act:
    (a) "Council" means the Illinois National Register Advisory Council.
    (b) (Blank).
    (c) (Blank).
    (c-5) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.
    (d) "Director" means the Director of Natural Resources, or his or her designee.
    (d-1) "Historic resource" means any property which is either publicly or privately held and which:
        (1) is listed in the National Register of Historic

Places (hereafter "National Register");

(2) has been formally determined by the Director to

be eligible for listing in the National Register as defined in Section 106 of Title 16 of the United States Code;

(3) has been nominated by the Director and the

Illinois National Register Advisory Council for listing in the National Register; or

(4) meets one or more criteria for listing in the

National Register, as determined by the Director.

(e) "Place" means (1) any parcel or contiguous grouping of parcels of real estate under common or related ownership or control, where any significant improvements are at least 40 years old, or (2) any aboriginal mound, fort, earthwork, village, location, burial ground, historic or prehistoric ruin, mine case or other location which is or may be the source of important archeological data.

    (f) (Blank).
    (g) (Blank).
    (h) (Blank).
    (i) (Blank).
(Source: P.A. 103-768, eff. 1-1-25.)

20 ILCS 3410/3

    (20 ILCS 3410/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d3)
    (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-768)
    Sec. 3.

There is recognized and established hereunder the Illinois Historic
Sites Advisory Council, previously established pursuant to Federal regulations,
hereafter called the Council.  The Council shall consist of
15 members.  Of these, there shall be at least 3 historians, at least 3
architectural historians, or architects with a preservation background,
and at least 3 archeologists.  The remaining 6 members shall be drawn from
supporting fields and have a preservation interest.  Supporting fields shall
include but not be limited to historical geography, law, urban planning,
local government officials, and members of other preservation commissions.
All shall be appointed by the Director.

The Council Chairperson shall be appointed by the Director from the Council
membership and shall serve at the Director's pleasure.

The Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Director of
the Illinois State Museum shall serve on the Council
in advisory capacity as non-voting members.

Terms of membership shall be 3 years and shall be staggered by the Director
to assure continuity of representation.

The Council shall meet at least 3 times each year.  Additional meetings
may be held at the call of the chairperson or at the call of the Director.

Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(Source: P.A. 100-120, eff. 8-18-17; 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-768)
Sec. 3.

There is recognized and established hereunder the Illinois National Register Advisory Council, previously established pursuant to federal regulations, hereafter called the Council. Starting on January 1, 2025 the Council shall consist of 9 members. Of these, there shall be at least 2 historians, at least 2 architectural historians, or architects with a preservation background, and at least 2 archeologists. The remaining 3 members shall be drawn from supporting fields and have a preservation interest. Supporting fields shall include but not be limited to historical geography, law, urban planning, local government officials, and members of other preservation commissions. All voting members of the Council shall be appointed by the Director. The Director may remove a member of the Council for incompetence, dereliction of duty, or malfeasance.

The Council Chairperson shall be appointed by the Director from the Council membership and shall serve at the Director's pleasure.

The Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Director of the Illinois State Museum shall serve on the Council in advisory capacity as non-voting members.

Terms of membership shall be 3 years and shall be staggered by the Director to assure continuity of representation. Council members shall serve until a replacement is named by the Director.

The Council shall meet at least 3 times each year. Additional meetings may be held at the call of the chairperson or at the call of the Director.

Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

A majority of the members of the Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Council. If a quorum is met, a majority of the members present and serving is required for official action of the Council.

All business that the Council is authorized to perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the Council, held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

Records of the Council are subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
(Source: P.A. 103-768, eff. 1-1-25.)

20 ILCS 3410/4

(20 ILCS 3410/4) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d4)

Sec. 4.

In addition to those powers specifically granted or necessary
to perform the duties prescribed by this Act, the Council shall have the
following powers:

(a) to recommend nominations to the National Register

of Historic Places;

(b) (blank);

(c) to recommend removal of places from the National

Register of Historic Places;

(d) (blank);

(e) (blank); and

(f) to advise the Department on matters pertaining to

historic preservation.

(Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

20 ILCS 3410/5

(20 ILCS 3410/5) (from Ch. 127, par. 133d5)

Sec. 5.

In addition to the powers otherwise specifically granted to the
Department by law, the Department shall have
the following powers and responsibilities:

(a) to perform the administrative functions for the

Council;

(b) to hold public hearings and meetings concerning

the National Register of Historic Places;

(c) to prepare and periodically revise a statewide

preservation plan;

(d) to attempt to maximize the extent to which the

preservation of historic resources is accomplished through active use, including self-sustaining or revenue-producing use and through the involvement of persons other than the Department; and

(e) to disseminate information of historic resources,

to provide technical and other assistance to persons involved in preservation activities, to develop interpretive programs and otherwise stimulate public interest in preservation.

(Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

20 ILCS 3410/5.5

    (20 ILCS 3410/5.5)
    (This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)
    Sec. 5.5.

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the Council may recommend the removal of a place from the National Register of Historic Places if the place is a bridge that:

(1) is less than 22 feet wide and has a bannister

that is at least 18 inches in height;

(2) crosses or is on a township road; and
(3) will be renovated or rebuilt.
(Source: P.A. 103-1028, eff. 1-1-25.)

20 ILCS 3410/6

(20 ILCS 3410/6)

Sec. 6. (Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 85-699. Repealed by P.A. 97-785, eff. 7-13-12.)

20 ILCS 3410/7

(20 ILCS 3410/7)

Sec. 7. (Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 84-25. Repealed by P.A. 97-785, eff. 7-13-12.)

20 ILCS 3410/8

(20 ILCS 3410/8)

Sec. 8. (Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 84-25. Repealed by P.A. 97-785, eff. 7-13-12.)

20 ILCS 3410/9

(20 ILCS 3410/9)

Sec. 9. (Repealed).