27 M.R.S. §268: Duties

The duties of the State Historian are:

1. History and heritage. To enhance the knowledge of Maine citizens of the State's history and heritage;

2. Teaching of history. To encourage the teaching of Maine history in the public schools;

3. Consult. To serve as consultant to the Governor and Legislature on matters pertaining to Maine history;

4. Lecture. To lecture on topics of Maine history within the historian's area of expertise as determined appropriate by the State Historian;

5. Respond to inquiries. To respond to inquiries about the existence and location of documents, artifacts and other materials of Maine history; and

6. Report. To report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over cultural affairs during the first regular session of each legislative biennium.