272.135 Florida Historic Capitol Curator. - Florida Statutes

272.135 Florida Historic Capitol Curator.

   (1) The position of Capitol Curator is created within the Legislature, which shall establish the qualifications for the position. The curator shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

   (2) The Capitol Curator shall:

   (a) Promote and encourage throughout the state knowledge and appreciation of the Florida Historic Capitol.

   (b) Collect, research, exhibit, interpret, preserve, and protect the history, artifacts, objects, furnishings, and other materials related to the Florida Historic Capitol, except for archaeological research and resources.

   (c) Develop, direct, supervise, and maintain the interior design and furnishings of all space within the Florida Historic Capitol in a manner consistent with the restoration of the Florida Historic Capitol in its 1902 form.

   (3) In conjunction with the Legislative Research Center and Museum at the Historic Capitol, the Capitol Curator may assist the Florida Historic Capitol in the performance of its mission by:

   (a) Raising money;

   (b) Submitting requests for and receiving grants;

   (c) Receiving, holding, investing, and administering in the name of the Historic Capitol and the Legislative Research Center and Museum securities, funds, objects of value, or other real and personal property;

   (d) Receiving gifts and donations for the direct or indirect benefit of the Historic Capitol; and

   (e) Making expenditures to or for the direct or indirect benefit of the Historic Capitol.

History. s. 2, ch. 81-232; s. 6, ch. 2006-111; s. 2, ch. 2009-179.