Bill Text: MS HB269 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: New Capitol; Archives and History employ a Curator of the Capitol to oversee, approve and monitor care of.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2012-04-19 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HB269 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2012-HB269-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2012 Regular Session
To: Public Property
By: Representatives Martinson, Mettetal
House Bill 269
AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 39-5-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY SHALL EMPLOY A CURATOR OF THE CAPITOL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES OF THE CURATOR ARE TO OVERSEE, INITIATE, APPROVE AND MONITOR THE CARE OF THE NEW CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS TO INSURE LONG-TERM PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING, HISTORIC FURNISHINGS AND GROUNDS, AND TO COORDINATE WITH PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE PROJECT PROFESSIONALS ON ANY REPAIR, RENOVATION OR RESTORATION PLANS FOR THE NEW CAPITOL BUILDING OR GROUNDS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. The following shall be codified as Section 39-5-8, Mississippi Code of 1972:
39-5-8. The Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History shall employ a Curator of the Capitol, who shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) To oversee, initiate, approve and monitor the care of the New Capitol building and grounds to insure long-term preservation, conservation and maintenance of the building, historic furnishings and grounds;
(b) To coordinate with personnel of the Department of Finance and Administration and the project professionals on any repair, renovation or restoration plans for the New Capitol building or grounds, insuring that all work is in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation;
(c) To request quotations for projects at the New Capitol building or grounds upon instructions from the Department of Finance and Administration; apply for permits from the Department of Archives and History when applicable; request that a
project be initiated through the proper agency and serve as the in-house professional depending upon the scope of work; and maintain contact with any project professional involved in a project, beginning with the bid or quote process through initiation and completion of the project;
(d) To coordinate special state events held at the New Capitol building or grounds other than those held in the chambers of the House of Representatives or the Senate;
(e) To serve as a liaison to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Secretary of the Senate, Department of Finance and Administration, Department of Archives and History and project professionals on all projects at the New Capitol building or grounds;
(f) To serve as the contact person for housekeeping and maintenance problems at the New Capitol building or grounds as they arise and consult with proper personnel to insure that problem is corrected;
(g) To notify Capitol Police, Capitol staff, and legislators of upcoming or ongoing projects or other work at the New Capitol building or grounds in order to insure the safety and convenience of those persons; and
(h) To perform such other duties relating to the New Capitol building or grounds as prescribed by the director of the department.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2012.
