NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1977 SESSION

CHAPTER 1258

HOUSE BILL 1367

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES.

Whereas, there is a growing interest in the preservation of the cultural and historic heritage of Western North Carolina; and

Whereas, numerous individuals, organizations and institutions in the mountain counties of the State are examining, collecting and preserving the history and historic artifacts, objects and buildings in the area; and

Whereas, these individuals, institutions and organizations are now seeking professional advice and assistance in their locale beyond the capability of the Division of Archives and History to deliver; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

Section 1.  There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the Division of Archives and History, Department of Cultural Resources, for the 1978-79 fiscal year the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the purpose of establishing in Asheville a Western North Carolina office of the Division of Archives and History to provide comprehensive historical services to the western region of the State.

Sec. 2.  The Division of Archives and History, Department of Cultural Resources, is authorized to negotiate with the City of Asheville or any other property owner or institution in Asheville for a suitable site for the Western North Carolina office of the Division of Archives and History.

Sec. 3.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1978.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 16th day of June, 1978.