Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110

§410z–2 Boston National Historical Park Advisory Commission

Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LVII — BOSTON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK › § 410z–2

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Creates a Boston National Historical Park Advisory Commission. The Secretary appoints three people recommended by the Governor of Massachusetts, three recommended by the Mayor of Boston, and one recommended by each property owner who has a cooperative agreement with the Secretary. The Secretary names the Chair. Vacancies do not stop the commission and are filled the same way for the rest of the term. The commission ends ten years after the park is established. Decisions need a majority vote. The Secretary must meet with the commission at least twice a year about park development. Members are unpaid, but the Secretary may pay reasonable expenses if the Chair signs the vouchers.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §410z–2

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(a)Establishment; membership

There is established a Boston National Historical Park Advisory Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”) which shall be composed of members appointed by the Secretary as follows:

(1)Three members appointed from recommendations submitted by the Governor of Massachusetts;

(2)Three members appointed from recommendations submitted by the mayor of the city of Boston; and

(3)One member to represent each owner with which the Secretary has concluded a cooperative agreement pursuant to section 410z–1 of this title, to be appointed from recommendations submitted by each such owner.

(b)Termination of Commission

The Commission shall terminate ten years from the date of establishment of the Boston National Historical Park.

(c)Vacancies; chairman

A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment (and for the balance of the unexpired term). The Chairman of the Commission shall be designated by the Secretary.

(d)Majority rule

The Commission shall act and advise by affirmative vote of a majority of its members.

(e)Consultation between Secretary and Commission

The Secretary or his designee shall from time to time, but at least semiannually, consult with the Commission with respect to matters relating to the development of the Boston National Historical Park.

(f)Compensation; payment of expenses

Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation as such. The Secretary is authorized to pay the expenses reasonably incurred by the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this subchapter upon presentation of vouchers signed by the Chairman.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 410z–2

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110