Mississippi Administrative Code

The National Historic Preservation Act, as amended ( 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), which established the Certified Local Government program, contains five broad standards, all of which must be met by a local government before the local government may be certified and maintained to reta…

A. To initiate the process of Certifying a local government for participation in the CLG program, the chief elected official of the local government shall request recognition as a Certified Local Government from the MDAH/SHPO. The application for certification shall be in the for…

A. The MDAH/SHPO shall conduct periodic review and monitoring of CLGs no less often than once every four years. The review shall ensure that each CLG is fulfilling its required responsibilities and that the CLGs performance of those responsibilities is consistent and coordinated …

The CLG will be involved in the National Register process in the following manner: A. Unless the CLG itself has initiated the nomination, the MDAH/SHPO will forward a copy of completed National Register nominations to the CLG for all properties within that jurisdiction within six…

In order to be eligible to receive a portion of the local share of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) allocation in Mississippi, the Secretary of the Interior requires that each certified local government; A. Shall maintain adequate financial management systems which: 1. Shall …

. In order to promote local preservation activities to the greatest extent possible, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) will seek to ensure that the designated funds are distributed to qualified CLGs without prejudice and shall make reasonable efforts to di…

The MDAH/SHPO shall allocate the CLG share of its annual HPF grant to eligible CLGs in the following manner. A. Each CLG shall submit written proposals for the use of Mississippis HPF CLG grant share to the MDAH/SHPO. B. The SHPO, or designee, and the SHPO staff shall review and …

MDAH has been working with the Geospatial Group and ITS to develop the Geographic Information System. This application will move the Archaeological and Architectural data that is currently stored on paper maps into a digital media. This will allow us to combine the spatial data t…

A. Policy: The Museum Division may acquire objects by donation, by bequest, by purchase, or by transfer. Authority for the acquisition of objects for the historic objects collection is held by the director of collections, director of curatorial services, Museum Division director,…

A. Museum Division Code of Ethics: The Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History approved a Code of Ethics on January 28, 2005. All Museum Division staff members will adhere to this Code of Ethics. Board members and staff members must refrain from an…

A. Policy: The Museum Division has a continuing obligation to review and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of its existing collection, and in light of such evaluation, to reformulate and restate in writing its overall collections policy utilizing professionally accepted stand…

A. Policy: Authority for incoming loans is shared by the Museum Division director, the director of curatorial services, and the director of collections. The Museum Division may borrow objects from institutions and individuals for specific purposes such as exhibition and/or resear…

A. Policy: The Museum Division distinguishes between objects loaned to the Museum Division for exhibition and/or research and objects deposited in the temporary custody of the Museum Division for purposes such as identification, examination (including copying and/or photography),…

A. Policy: The Museum Division may lend objects to qualified museums for specific purposes such as exhibition and/or research for a specified time period if such museums meet professional standards of collections care and management. The Museum Division will not under any circums…

A. Policy: The Museum Division will maintain adequate documentation both on the objects it owns and the objects that are placed in its custody. This responsibility is shared by the director of curatorial services, the director of collections, and the collections staff. Such docum…

A. Policy: The Museum Division will strive to make its collections and collections records available for study and examination by individuals for scholarly research and other legitimate purposes. The Museum Division will allow access to and use of its collections and collections …

A. Inventory: The director of collections with assistance from the collections staff is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date location record for all objects owned and accessioned into the historic objects collection by the Museum Division as well as those objects borrowed by…

A. Policy: The Museum Division will make every attempt to minimize risks to the collections, the building, the staff, and the visitors. The Museum Division director in conjunction with the Office of Capitol Police is responsible for the overall physical safety and security of the…

The historic section of the Governor's Mansion has been designated as an area for limited public use by educational, historical, and other non-profit organizations. The Mansion and grounds will not be available to private individuals acting on their own. On occasion, it will be n…

By preserving Mississippi's diverse historic resources, and sharing them with people around the world, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) inspires discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future. The Mississippi Museum Store (MMS) locations…

The Mississippi Museum Store (MMS)-formerly operated as the Mississippi History Store- opened in conjunction with the Two Mississippi Museums-the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum-on December 9, 2017. Located inside the museum building, the MMS…

A. Cash Each cash drawer is activated during daily opening procedures and is counted using the point-of-sale. Any discrepancies must be reported immediately to the MMS administrator. Each cash drawer is reconciled during daily closing procedures and is counted using the point-of-…

A. Members Store Committee members are selected by the MDAH director. The Store Committee is comprised of multidivisional MDAH staff members including but not limited to the MMS administrator, the Museum Division director or their designee(s), a member of the Programs and Communi…

Notes 16 Miss. Code. R. 5-12.1 Miss. Code §§ 25-59-1, 39-5-1 (1972, as amended). Adopted 11/23/2017 Amended 6/23/2018 Amended 1/13/2019 Amended 7/4/2019 Amended 4/12/2021 Amended 1/13/2022

Notes 16 Miss. Code. R. 5-12.2 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-59-1, 29-5-161, 39-5-1, 67-3-15, 67-3-25 (1972, as amended). Adopted 11/23/2017 Amended 6/23/2018 Amended 1/13/2019 Amended 7/4/2019 Amended 4/12/2021 Amended 1/13/2022

A. The property shall meet the criteria for Mississippi Landmark status (i.e. the same general criteria as for National Register eligibility) as determined through an evaluation by Department staff. B. The property is in danger of being destroyed or significantly disturbed in its…

A. State law prohibits the collection or disturbance in any way of artifacts, plants and animals, rocks and minerals, and natural formations. Digging for artifacts or relics, the use of metal detectors or probes of any kind, and the removal of items or artifacts lying on the grou…

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). The Welty garden, side porch, and Visitor Center (VC) are available for rental by organizations and businesses. The Eudora Welty House & Garden will not be available to i…

A. Space Selection: The User may indicate their space preference in the application. During hours of operations, access to the Visitor Center is limited to the gift shop, viewing of exhibits, and use of public restrooms. After hours, the User can access the garden and VC for even…

The William F. Winter Archives and History Building (Winter Building) is operated as an archival storage and access facility and also house the administrative offices for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). The Orientation Room, lobby with the front porch, …

A. Room Selection: The User may indicate room preference in the application. The room selection will be stated on the contract. Once the contract is signed and returned, the room selection cannot be changed. User shall not exceed maximum occupancy per fire code. Refer to applicat…

The Mississippi Department of Archives & History has facilities available for event rentals within the Capitol Complex. Available spaces are, The Two Mississippi Museums (Two MM), comprising the Museum of Mississippi History (MMH) and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum (MCRM) * …

A. Room Selection: The User may indicate site and room preference in the application. The room selection will be stated on the contract. Once the contract is signed and returned, the room selection cannot be changed. User shall not exceed maximum occupancy per fire code. Refer to…

The House of Representatives, Chancery Court (receptions only), and William Nichols (meeting) Room in the Old Capitol Museum are available for rental by organizations/businesses. The Old Capitol Museum will not be available to individuals acting on their own. Since the Chancery C…

A. Room Selection: The User may indicate room preference in the application. The room selection will be stated on the contract. Once the contract is signed and returned, the room selection cannot be changed. User shall not exceed maximum occupancy per fire code. Refer to applicat…

A. The Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History reserves the right to approve the quality of artwork in portraits for the Mississippi Hall of Fame. B. The Department director, the Museum Division director, and the Museum Division director of collections will in…

A. Since these portraits are accessioned into the collections of the Museum of Mississippi History, the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History reserves the right to approve the quality of artwork in portraits for the Hall of Governors. B. The Depa…

A. The Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History reserves the right to approve the quality of artwork of the First Ladies portraits. B. The Department director, the Museum Division director, and the Museum Division director of collections will invite the artist …

The facility use policy of the Old Capitol Museum states that the premises are not available to private individuals for personal use. Exceptions may be made to allow for bodies to lie in state in the Rotunda only when the written request is made by the governor, lieutenant govern…

A. The grounds of the Manship House Museum and a small meeting room in the Visitors Center have been designated as areas for public events and for limited use by an organization. These areas are available for an established use fee to such organizations only during official visit…

A. Events Where Food or Drink is Served: The Visitors Center discourages the serving of food and/or drink due to the absence of adequate equipment and space. Only at events sponsored by the Museum are refreshments permitted in the Visitors Center. Food and drink are limited to th…

A. Historic Section: The historic section of the Governor's Mansion consists of the first and second floors of the original front block of the Governor's Mansion completed in 1842. It does not include the 1975 town house addition nor the raised basement, which runs underneath bot…

A. Code of Ethics: The Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History approved a Code of Ethics on January 28, 2005. All Museum Division staff members, which includes the curator, will adhere to this Code of Ethics. Board members and staff members must re…

A. Policy for Acquisition: The Governor's Mansion may acquire objects for the historic collection by donation, bequest, transfer, or purchase. Authority to acquire such objects is vested in the Collections Committee. B. Criteria for Acquisition: The following criteria have been e…

A. Policy for Removal from Historic Collection: The Collections Committee has the right, carefully and judiciously, to dispose of objects from Mansion's collections in a manner consistent with professionally accepted standards. A written request listing the reason(s) for removal …

A. Policy for Incoming Loans: The Mansion does not accept incoming loans from institutions or individuals due to the extensive facility use that occurs in the historic section. The Mansion may borrow objects from other divisions of the Mississippi Department of Archives and Histo…

Policy for Outgoing Loans: The Mansion does not lend objects that are part of the historic collection to institutions or individuals. Notes 16 Miss. Code. R. 5-8.5 Miss. Code §§ 39-5-6, 39-5-21 (1972, as amended). Amended 5/24/2015 Amended 7/4/2019 Amended 7/15/2021