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CLG Application
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If you are interested in becoming a Certified Local Government, this is the application you will need to fill out and submit with all the required attachments.
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Louisiana CLG Enabling Legislation
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This document is the state enabling legislation, which is the legal basis for Certified Local Governments. It also spells out the process for creating and maintaining CLG status as well as detailing the responsibilities and duties of Historic District Commissions.
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National Park Service: Preserving your Community's
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This pamphlet provides basic information on how becoming a Certified Local Government can help to preserve your community's heritage. This was created by the National Park Service, one of the main partners of the CLG program.
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CLG Program Guidelines
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This document features information for Louisiana CLGs on how to become a CLG, what responsibilities are required of the CLGs, and other resources to help with the CLG certification process.
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Louisiana Model Ordinance
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This document serves as an example of what items an Historic District ordinance should contain. Remember that this is just a template and different sections can be customized to fit your community.
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Louisiana's Open Meeting Laws
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This document provides information about how to hold a meeting so as to meet legal standards. It also includes the actual laws regarding open meetings in Louisiana.
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National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
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This document is the reason the Certified Local Government was created. Congress expanded the National Historic Preservation Act in 1980 to include local government as a full partner. Knowledge of this document is integral to being in the historic preservation field.
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Citizen's Guide to Protecting Historic Places: Local Preservation Ordinances
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Published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this document provides information about local preservation ordinances. It delves into the history of local preservation ordinances in the US, the legal basis and support for them, and what your ordinance should include.
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National Register vs Local Register
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This document compares and contrasts the National Register with a Local Register.
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Benefits of Being a CLG
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Why become a Certified Local Government? There are several reasons including grant funding, protection of local resources, and expert technical assistance. Read this document for more reasons.
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Dear George Letter
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First time commissioner? Long time commissioner who needs a refresher? This document provides information about what being a member of an historic preservation commission is all about. Commissions have many legal aspects to them and this letter helps to explain how to be prepared for these legal issues.
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