10.1-114 - Commemorative facilities and historic sites management; duties of Director. - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-114. Commemorative facilities and historic sites management; duties ofDirector.

In order to further public understanding and appreciation of the persons,places and events that contributed substantially to the development andenhancement of our Commonwealth's and nation's democratic and social valuesand ideals and in order to encourage, stimulate and support theidentification, protection, preservation and rehabilitation of theDepartment's significant historic, architectural and archaeological sites,the Director has the following duties:

1. To ensure that Departmental historical and cultural facilities aresuitable for public, patriotic, educational and recreational assemblies andevents;

2. To plan, establish, construct, operate, maintain and manage historicmuseums, commemorative memorials and other facilities as directed by acts ofthe General Assembly;

3. To acquire lands, property and structures deemed necessary to the purposesof this chapter by purchase, lease, gift, devise or condemnation proceedings.The title to land and property acquired shall be in the name of theCommonwealth. In the exercise of the power of eminent domain granted underthis section, the Director may proceed in the manner provided in Chapter 3 (§25.1-300 et seq.) of Title 25.1; and

4. To lease acquired property to any person, association, firm or corporationfor terms and conditions determined by the Director with the Governor'sconsent.

(1989, c. 656; 2003, c. 940.)