The duties of the State Historian are:

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

   [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]

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

   [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]

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

   [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]

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

   [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]

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

   [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]

6. 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.

   [PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).]

PL 1999, c. 706, §7 (NEW).