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Department of Housing and Community Develop-
ment in 1987 (Chapter 311, Acts of 1987). The
Commission received its present name in 1991
(House Bill 776, Acts of 1991).
The Commission preserves, develops, and main-
tains Historic St. Mary's City
The goal of the Commission is to preserve, stud);
and interpret the site of Maryland's first capital in
the context of the Chesapeake Bay region from
prehistory to the present, with a primary emphasis
on the early colonial period. The Commission is
empowered to acquire historical and cultural

properties necessary for the proper use and ad-
ministration of Historic St. Mary's City The Com-
mission may accept private gifts, as well as federal,
State, and local government grants.
The Commission has thirteen members. Twelve
are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor
with Senate advice and consent. The Chairperson
of the Board of Trustees of St. Mary's College of
Maryland serves ex officio. The Commission ap-
points the Executive Director (Code 1957, Art.
83B, sees. 5-201 through 5-212).

DIVISION OF HOUSING INSURANCE

In 1990, renamed as the Division of Housing Credit
Assurance (Chapter 321, Acts of 1990).

STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION BOARD

Abolished in 1989 (Chapter 391, Acts of 1989).

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY
COMMITTEE

Abolished in 1988 by the Department of Housing
and Community Development.

MARYLAND ENERGY OFFICE

In July 1991, established as an independent agency
and renamed the Maryland Energy Administration
(Senate Bill 206, Acts of 1991).