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| Ancient Monuments Board for Scotland |
The Ancient Monuments Board for Scotland was set up under section 15 of the Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act 1913 and is currently constituted under section 22 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979. It is made up of persons appointed by the Secretary of State, including those nominated to represent the three bodies named in section 22(3) of the 1979 Act.
Policy Objectives The Secretary of State has agreed the following policy objectives for Board business: Statutory |
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| 1. To advise
the Secretary of State for Scotland in general on the
exercise of his responsibilities under the Ancient
Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, and in
particular: a. to advise the Secretary of State on proposals to schedule, reschedule and de-schedule monuments under the 1979 Act. b. to advise the Secretary of State on the termination of a guardianship agreement under section 14 of the 1979 Act. c. to advise the Secretary of State on the disposal of any land acquired under sections 10, 11 or 21 of the 1979 Act. |
The Chairman of the Ancient |
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| 2. To advise the Secretary of State on the protection and preservation of monuments of national importance along with their setting. | |
| 3. To advise the Secretary of State on the protection, preservation and presentation of monuments in his care. | |
| 4. To advise the Secretary of State on issues that affect archaeology in Scotland, including threats, both natural and man made. | |
| 5. To advise the Secretary of State on the level of resources he might apply to his various functions under the 1979 Act. | |
| 6. To encourage the closest possible working relationship with other bodies and individuals whose objectives affect the safeguarding of Scotland's built heritage and the promotion of its understanding and enjoyment, and more generally to promote the widest possible acceptance of these objectives. (The built heritage includes ancient monuments and archaeological sites and landscapes; historic buildings, parks and gardens; burial grounds and designed landscapes.) | |
| 7. To advise the Secretary of State on any legislation or any other matter affecting the protection of the built heritage. | |
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