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Certified Local Government Program
The Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, a federal-state-local partnership, is administered through the Office of Heritage Planning and Outreach. So far, 18 local governments have been certified in Maryland, including: Annapolis, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Bel Air, Calvert County, Chestertown, Cumberland, Frederick, Frederick County, Hagerstown, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Rockville, St. Mary's County, Salisbury, Talbot County, Washington County, and Wicomico County. In order to become certified, local governments must enforce State or local legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties, establish and maintain a qualified historic preservation commission, maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties in coordination with its State Historic Preservation Office, provide for public participation in its activities, and perform other agreed upon functions delegated to it by its State Historic Preservation Officer. Benefits of becoming certified include eligibility to compete for CLG Subgrant funds, ability to participate in the CLG Educational Set Aside Program, formal participation in the National Register nomination process, annual performance evaluations, and priority technical assistance.
More information on the CLG Program is available from the National Park Service.
Last updated: July 31, 2007
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