Ch. 70

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(3)   [Coordinate the participation of black groups in
the American bicentennial observance by establishing a liaison
with appropriate State and historical and cultural agencies and
other organizations throughout the State, and implementing
Commission-sponsored projects;] PLAN, COORDINATE, AND IMPLEMENT
THE STATE'S ANNUAL OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING,
JR. HOLIDAY, AND RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER ANY AVAILABLE FEDERAL OR
PRIVATE FUNDS FOR THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF COMMEMORATIVE AND
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE OBSERVANCE OF THE
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY;

(4)  Establish a center to house and display
photographs, objects, oral history tapes, artifacts and other
materials of black historic and cultural significance. The center
shall be located in Annapolis and available for the bicentennial
observance;

(5)  Locate, preserve and disseminate information to
the public about significant buildings and sites relating to
black history and culture; and

(6)  Publish an annual report and any other material
it deems necessary.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1988.

Approved April 12, 1988.

CHAPTER 70

(House Bill 218)

AN ACT concerning

Maryland Ethnic Heritage Commission

FOR the purpose of altering the time at which the Maryland Ethnic
Heritage Commission elects a chairman and vice chairman.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 41B - Department of Housing and Community

Development
Section 5-504

Annotated Code of Maryland
(1986 Replacement Volume and 1987 Supplement)

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