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PUBLIC LAW 92-527-OCT. 21, 1972

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Public Law 92-527 AN ACT

October 21, 1972

To provide for the administration of the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site, in Palm Beach, Florida.

[H.R. 13067]

Be it eTMcted by the Sejiate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (a) That the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") may accept, maintain, develop, and administer the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site described in the order of designation dated January 16, 1969, as a part of the national park system pursuant to the provision of the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; 16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.), as amended, at such time as the right to possession of the real and personal property comprising the historic site shall vest in the United States. (b) The Secretary is directed to use the authority contained in the Act of August 21, 1935 (supra) to enter into such agreements and to take such actions as he may deem necessary to provide for administration and for the use of the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site as a temporary residence for visiting foreign dignitaries or heads of state or members of the executive branch of the United States Government. Any further use of this property shall be determined by the Secretary after conferring with the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site Advisory Commission. SEC. 2. (a) There is hereby established a Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site Advisory Commission (hereafter referred to as the "Commission"). (b) The Commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior for terms of three years each, as follows: (1) One member to be appointed from recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State of Florida; (2) One member to be appointed from recommendations submitted by the trustees appointed pursuant to the Mar-A-Lago Trust; and (3) Three members to be appointed by the Secretary, one of whom shall be designated Chairman of the Commission, to represent the general public interest, and two of whom shall be appointed from recommendations submitted by the town council of Palm Beach, Florida. (c) Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, as such, but the Secretary is authorized to pay, upon vouchers signed by the Chairman, the expenses reasonably incurred by the Commission and its members in carrying out their responsibilities under this Act. (e) The Secretary, or his designee, shall, as the circumstances require meet and consult with the Commission on general policies and specific matters related to the administration of the historic site. (f) The Commission shall act and advise by affirmative vote of a majority of the members thereof. Approved October 21, 1972.

Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site, F l a. Acceptance arid administration.

Use.

Map-A-Lago National Historic Site Advisory Commission. Establishment; membership.

Vacancies. Expenses.

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