Local Government Certification Application/Agreement (State)

Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual
Chapter 9 Certified Local Governments

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EXHIBIT 9-A MODEL LOCAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, to applicable federal
regulations (36 CFR 61), and to
[insert title of State Certification
Procedures],
[insert proper name of the local government] agrees
to:
(1) Enforce appropriate legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties [specify legislation
or cross reference requirements from State procedures].
(2) Maintain an adequate and qualified historic preservation review commission composed of professional
and lay members [list or cross reference specific requirements from State procedures].
(3) Maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties [list or cross reference specific
requirements from State procedures].
(4) Provide for adequate public participation in the historic preservation program, including the process of
recommending properties to the National Register [list or cross reference specific requirements from State
procedures].
(5) Adhere to all Federal requirements for the Certified Local Government Program.
(6) Adhere to requirements outlined in the State of
[enter State name]
[enter title of State CLG procedures] issued by the State Historic Preservation
Office.
[enter local government
Upon its designation as a Certified Local Government,
name] shall be eligible for all rights and privileges of a Certified Local Government (CLG) specified in the
Act, Federal procedures, and procedures of
[enter State name]. These rights
include eligibility to apply for available CLG grant funds in competition only with other certified local
governments.
STATE:

LOCAL GOVERNMENT:

SHPO or Designee

Chief Elected Local Official

Typed Name and Title

Typed Name and Title

Date

Date

June 2007 Release