(1) The Kentucky State Parks Centennial Commission is established to plan and implement events to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the state parks system in 2024. To accomplish its charge, the commission shall:
(a) Assist local governments and organizations with planning, preparation, and grant applications for parks centennial events and projects;
(b) Coordinate events and activities with parties, commissions, and organizations wishing to participate in the centennial celebration;
(c) Seek funding sources such as foundations, line item appropriations, federal grants, and philanthropic organizations;
(d) Establish press, print, and electronic contacts that generate stories on a continual basis; and
(e) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Kentucky’s parks system during its one hundredth year.
(2) The Kentucky State Parks Centennial Commission shall consist of the following nine (9) members:
(a) The secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet or his or her designee;
(b) One (1) additional member from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, appointed by the secretary;
(c) One (1) member from the Kentucky Historical Society, appointed by the executive director of the society;
(d) One (1) member from the Kentucky Heritage Council, appointed by the state historic preservation officer;
(e) Three (3) members selected by the secretary of the Tourism, Arts and
Heritage Cabinet who work in onsite park leadership; and
(f) Two (2) citizen members, one (1) of whom shall be designated as the chair and appointed by the Governor.
(3) The Kentucky State Parks Centennial Commission shall be attached to the
Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet for administrative purposes only. (4) This section shall expire on January 1, 2025.
Effective: April 7, 2021
History: Created 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 194, sec. 2, effective April 7, 2021.