Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§410hhhh–3 Advisory commission
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LIX–FFF— - JIMMY CARTER NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK › § 410hhhh–3
Summary
The Secretary must create a five-member advisory commission to ensure a balanced, accurate telling of the historical park. Its nationally recognized scholars must together cover Jimmy Carter, the 20th‑century rural South, historic preservation, and the presidency. Appointments are staggered 3-year terms, meetings twice a year, and expenses may be paid under section 5703 of title 5.
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Title 16, §410hhhh–3
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(a)The Secretary shall establish an advisory commission to provide advice on achieving balanced and accurate interpretation of the historical park.
(b)(1)The commission shall consist of a group of five nationally recognized scholars with collective expertise on the life and Presidency of Jimmy Carter, the 20th century rural south, historic preservation, and the American Presidency.
(2)The commission members shall be appointed by the Secretary for staggered terms of 3 years each. Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may serve after the expiration of such term until a successor is appointed.
(3)Meetings of the Commission shall be called twice annually by the Secretary.
(c)The Secretary is authorized to pay, in accordance with section 5703 of title 5, the expenses reasonably incurred by the members of the Commission in carrying out their responsibilities under this subchapter.
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Amendments
2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–341, § 2(b)(4), (5), made identical
Amendments
, substituting “historical park” for “historic site”. See Codification note set out under section 410hhhh of this title.
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16 U.S.C. § 410hhhh–3
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73