J. MILLARD TAWES, Governor                     1357

Such an office could be of much value in developing our knowledge
and appreciation of prehistoric times.

The neighboring State of Delaware has created an archeological
board with a staff of archeologists. This board publishes periodic
bulletins giving information and data on archeological excavations
and discoveries. The Delaware board is making a significant contri-
bution to the history of this region and to our knowledge of its
development.

In the State of West Virginia also there is an agency devoted to
geological and economic survey, with a staff of geological experts.
This agency has a division of archeology and also a staff of arche-
ologists. It has published valuable and informative bulletins on the
archeology of the State of West Virginia.

Some work in this area also is being done in the State of Pennsyl-
vania. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, for
example, has published valuable information concerning the Indians
of Pennsylvania during prehistoric times.

Maryland should similarly study the possible creation of such an
office as a supplement to the work done by other agencies in the
State government concerning the State and its geologic and historical
knowledge; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the Legisla-
tive Council is requested to study the possible creation of an office
of State archeologists in Maryland for the study and development of
facts and information concerning our knowledge of HISTORIC AND
prehistoric times; and the Council is further requested to report
to the General Assembly of 1967 its findings and recommendations
on this subject.

Approved May 6, 1966.

No. 16
(Senate Joint Resolution 16)

Senate Joint Resolution requesting the Legislative Council to make a
complete study and review of the subject of conflicts of interest
and of the several statutes relating thereto.

The General Assembly is requesting the Legislative Council to
make a complete study and review of the subject of conflicts of in-
terest among governmental employees and of the present statutes
in this State and elsewhere on this subject.

The problem of conflicts of interest among public employees is one
of deep interest to the people of this State. A number of statutes
have been passed, some on a State level and others having only local
application.

The people of this State are calling for effective laws and procedures
relating to conflicts of interest among their public employees. Ade-
quate legislative coverage is necessary in order to assure the con-
tinued integrity of governmental processes and to provide continued
confidence of the public in its officers and employees.