Title 29, State Government

§ 8705. Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. (a) The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is established and shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in: (1) The Departmen…

§ 8706. Public Archives. The Delaware Public Archives is established as a Division and shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Delaware Public Records Law as described in subchap…

§ 8707. Delaware Government Information Center. (a) The Government Information Center shall have the following functions and duties: (1) To publish, maintain and continuously update content on the State’s Internet portal to facilitate convenient and comprehensive access to govern…

§ 8708. Exemptions. The following positions set forth in this chapter shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title: (1) Secretary of State; (2) Assistant to the Secretary of State; (3) Director of Corporations; (4) State Bank Commissioner; (5) Director of Division of the Arts; (…

§ 8709. Assumption of powers. The Department, through appropriate divisions, subdivisions and offices, shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions vested by law in the Secretary of State, the Public Archives…

§ 8710. Appeals. Any and all rights of appeal now existing by law with respect to any act or acts constituting the exercise of any function or functions transferred by this chapter to the Department or to any division or subdivision thereof shall continue to exist with respect to…

§ 8711. Transfers and continuity. (a) All books, records, papers, maps, charts, plans and other material including, but not limited to, any equipment in the possession of any agency of the State and used in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department …

§ 8712. Annual report. The Secretary of the Department shall make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly of the Department’s operation and render such other reports as the Governor or General Assembly may from time to time request or as may be required by law.2…

§ 8713. Misnomer of Department in donation. Any misnomer shall not defeat or annul any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the Department if it sufficiently appears by the will, conveyance or other writing that the party making the same intended to pass and convey thereby to the De…

§ 8714. Budgeting and financing. (a) The Secretary, in cooperation with the division directors, shall prepare a proposed budget for the operation of the Department to be submitted for the consideration of the Governor and the General Assembly. The Department shall be operated wit…

§ 8715. Supremacy. All other laws or parts of laws now in effect inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed, superseded, modified or amended so far as necessary to conform to and give full force and effect to this chapter.29 Del. C. 1953, § 8716; 57 Del. Laws, c. 608, § 7…

§ 8716. Division of the Public Advocate. (a) There is established within the Department of State the Division of the Public Advocate. The Public Advocate shall be a person qualified by training and/or experience to perform the duties of the office. Beginning in the 149th General …

§ 8717. Division of Public Utility Control. The Division of Public Utility Control is established within the Department of State having powers, duties and functions as follows: (1) The administrative, ministerial, budgetary and clerical functions, including but not limited to app…

§ 8718. State Bank Commissioner. (a) The Office of State Bank Commissioner established by Chapter 1 of Title 5 is continued. (b) The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years and shall hold office until a successor shall be duly appointed. The Commissi…

§ 8719. Council on Banking. (a) The Council on Banking is established, and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the State Bank Commissioner and shall consider matters relating to the administration of the banking laws and the strengthening and improving of banking in this State…

§ 8720. Delaware Commission of Veterans’ Affairs — Established; composition; powers [For application of the transfer of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12] [Transferred]. Transferred to § 8811 of this title by 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 2, effective Aug. 13, 2025.

§ 8721. Delaware Commission of Veterans’ Affairs — Duties and responsibilities [For application of the transfer of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12] [Transferred]. Transferred to § 8812 of this title by 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 2, effective Aug. 13, 2025.

§ 8722. Delaware Commission of Veterans’ Affairs — Authority [For application of the transfer of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12] [Transferred]. Transferred to § 8813 of this title by 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 2, effective Aug. 13, 2025.

§ 8723. Delaware Commission of Veterans’ Affairs — Organization and operation [For application of the transfer of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12] [Transferred]. Transferred to § 8814 of this title by 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 2, effective Aug. 13, 2025.

§ 8724. Delaware Commission of Veterans’ Affairs — Funding [For application of the transfer of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12] [Transferred]. Transferred to § 8815 of this title by 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 2, effective Aug. 13, 2025.

§ 8725. Delaware Commission of Veterans’ Affairs — Relationship to other state agencies [For application of the transfer of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 12] [Transferred]. Transferred to § 8816 of this title by 85 Del. Laws, c. 137, § 2, effective Aug. 13, 2025.

§ 8726. Division of the Arts; definitions. As used in §§ 8727, 8728, 8729, and 8730 of this title: (1) “Council” means the Delaware State Arts Council created by this chapter. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Division of the Arts. (3) “Division” means the Division of the …

§ 8727. Division of the Arts — Establishment; powers and duties. The Division of the Arts is established and it shall function, as required, as an advisory, coordinating or implementing agency: (1) To promote and encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our State and…

§ 8728. Division of the Arts — The Delaware State Arts Council [Effective until fulfillment of the contingency in 84 Del. Laws, c. 114, § 3]. (a) Establishment and purpose. — The Delaware State Arts Council is established to promote and encourage the arts in this State. The Counc…

§ 8729. Division of the Arts — Assistance for the development of the Arts. (a) The Director is hereby authorized and directed to establish a special fund of the State to encourage instrumentalities, agencies and political subdivisions of the State and private and public nonprofit…

§ 8730. Division of the Arts — Exemption from Bid Law. The Division shall be exempt from Chapter 69 of this title.67 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 2;

§ 8731. Division of Libraries. (a) In addition to any other power granted or duties imposed under this title, the Division of Libraries shall exercise general direction and control over the furnishing of library services within this State. The Director of the Division shall be th…

§ 8732. Council on Libraries. (a) The Council on Libraries is established. (b) The Council on Libraries (“Council”) serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of State. The Council considers matters relating to libraries and library standards throughout the State and other …

§ 8733. The Delaware Library Consortium. (a) There is hereby created the Delaware Library Consortium. The following entities are eligible to become members of the Delaware Library Consortium: (1) Any publicly-funded Delaware library (2) Libraries within school districts and chart…

§ 8734. Public library collection development policy. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) “Public library” means any library in this State which is open to the public and receives funding from this State or from a county or municipality of this State. “Public library” includes …

§ 8735. Division of Professional Regulation. (a) The Division of Professional Regulation (Division) has the powers, duties, and functions set forth under this section. The Division shall be responsible for the administrative, ministerial, budgetary, clerical, and exclusive invest…

§ 8736. Division of Human and Civil Rights. (a) The Division of Human and Civil Rights is established, and shall be responsible for the performance of all the administrative, ministerial, fiscal and clerical functions of the Delaware Human and Civil Right Commission. The Director…

§§ 8737-8743. Diamond State Port Corporation — Definitions; appointment of Executive Director; general powers; no pledge of state credit; no assumption of liability by state; reports and audits; tax status; appropriated funds; employees of the Corporation [Transferred]. Transferr…

§ 8751. Legislative findings [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) In 2023, Delaware was home to 115,129 foreign-born individuals, which comprised 11.6% of this State’s population. (2) Throughout this Stat…

§ 8752. Definitions [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee to the Office. (2) “Department” means the Department of State. (3) “Director” means the Director of the Office. (4) “Offi…

§ 8753. Office of New Americans; establishment and purpose; director [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Office of New Americans is established within the Department to help improve the lives and economic prosperity of immigrants and Delawareans gener…

§ 8754. Office of New Americans; powers and duties; records [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Office shall do all of the following: (1) Respond to inquiries from State agencies, the media, immigrant-serving organizations, and the public about immigr…

§ 8755. Advisory Committee; establishment and staffing [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Advisory Committee to the Office of New Americans is established within the Office and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Office in matters regarding im…

§ 8756. Advisory Committee; membership, terms, designees [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Advisory Committee consists of the following members, or a designee selected by a member serving by virtue of position: (1) The Director of the Office of New …

§ 8757. Advisory Committee; procedures [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Director is the chair of the Advisory Committee. As chair, the Director shall do all of the following: (1) Set the date, time, and place for meetings of the Advisory Committee.…

§ 8758. Advisory Committee; power and duties [Expires Sept. 30, 2029; see 85 Del. Laws, c. 535, § 2]. (a) The Advisory Committee shall do all of the following: (1) Make recommendations to the Governor, Secretary, and Director on policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation …

§ 8780. Diamond State Port Corporation — Policy and purpose. The General Assembly declares the following to be the policy and purpose for creation of the Diamond State Port Corporation: (1) That the continued economic viability of the Port of Wilmington and its related facilities…

§ 8781. Creation of Diamond State Port Corporation. (a) There shall be established within the Department of State a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, constituting a public instrumentality of the State, and created for the purpose of exercising essential gover…

§ 8782. Definitions. The following terms and phrases as used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings: (1) “Corporation” means the Diamond State Port Corporation. (2) “Facilities” means all works, buildings, structures, appliances and appurtenances necessary and conve…

§ 8783. Executive Director. An Executive Director shall be selected by a majority vote of the Board. The Executive Director shall be experienced in port or transportation-related management and shall be the principal executive officer of the Corporation. The Executive Director sh…

§ 8784. General powers [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 341, § 75]. The Corporation shall have upon enactment of this subchapter and upon its creation as provided for herein the powers listed in this section. The Corporation shall be empowered, without limit…