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29 DE Code § 560. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter II. Historical Buildings, Sites, Objects and Archaeological Resources|§ 560. Freedom Trail.

§ 560. Freedom Trail. Consistent with the authority granted to the Department of State pursuant to §§ 551 and 552 of this title, the Department shall consider and recognize Delaware's Underground Railroad and other historical sites associated with African American Freedom in Delaware and designate such sites with specially designated Freedom Trail markers. The Department shall recognize Delaware's underground railroad trail by utilizing the historical markers program to identify important historical sites as evidence of the struggle for freedom over slavery, segregation and other forms of injustice. 73 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;
29 DE Code § 571. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter III. State Museum|§ 571. Establishment of State Museum.

§ 571. Establishment of State Museum. The Department of State may establish and maintain under its jurisdiction a division to be known as the Delaware State Museum to be located in the City of Dover. 46 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3371;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§  1B, 1M;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;
29 DE Code § 572. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter III. State Museum|§ 572. Purpose of State Museum.

§ 572. Purpose of State Museum. The purpose of the Delaware State Museum is to:  (1) Collect and preserve for the citizens of Delaware permanent exhibits of some phases of the social, cultural, industrial, agricultural and commercial life of the State and of its natural resources; (2) Prepare and circulate for use in the schools of the State portable exhibits of instructive material which will aid in a better understanding of the past and present activities in Delaware; and (3) Convey to the visitors to the State a better understanding of the contributions of Delaware toward the growth of our nation from the time of our first settlement to the present day.46 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  2;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3372;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;
29 DE Code § 573. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter III. State Museum|§ 573. Powers and duties with respect to State Museum.

§ 573. Powers and duties with respect to State Museum. The Department may:  (1) Solicit and receive funds for the purpose of restoring and equipping the State Museum; and (2) Collect and prepare suitable exhibits, purchase necessary supplies, tools and equipment and employ a curator and other personnel necessary for the adequate operation of the State Museum.46 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  4;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3373;  57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §  1B;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;
29 DE Code § 574. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 5. State Archives and Historical Objects|Subchapter III. State Museum|§ 574. Expenses and insurance of State Museum.

§ 574. Expenses and insurance of State Museum. The expenses of water, electric lights, heating fuel and janitors' supplies shall be paid from the funds of the Department. The State Insurance Commissioner shall provide adequate insurance for protection against fire, smoke, theft and wind damage. 46 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  5;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  3374;  66 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  1;
29 DE Code § 801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 801. Composition of the House of Representatives.

§ 801. Composition of the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives shall be composed of 41 members who shall be chosen to hold office for 2 years. The State shall be divided into 41 representative districts, from each of which shall be chosen, by the qualified electors thereof, 1 Representative. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  601;  54 Del. Laws, c. 360;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  58 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  9;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  1;
29 DE Code § 802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 802. Composition of the Senate; staggered terms.

§ 802. Composition of the Senate; staggered terms. The Senate shall be composed of 21 members who shall be chosen to hold office for 4 years. The State shall be divided into 21 senatorial districts, from each of which shall be chosen by the qualified electors thereof, 1 Senator. The terms of office of the several Senators shall be staggered so that 10 Senators shall be elected at the first biennial general election following June 30, 2011, for a term of 2 years, and 11 Senators shall be elected at such election for a term of 4 years. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  602;  54 Del. Laws, c. 360;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  58 Del. Laws, c. 280, §§  10, 11;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  1;
29 DE Code § 803. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 803. Numbering of districts.

§ 803. Numbering of districts. Each representative district and each senatorial district shall be designated by number. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  605;  54 Del. Laws, c. 360;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  58 Del. Laws, c. 280, §§  14-17;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  1;
29 DE Code § 804. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 804. Determining district boundaries; criteria.

§ 804. Determining district boundaries; criteria. In determining the boundaries of the several representative and senatorial districts within the State, the General Assembly shall use the following criteria. Each district shall, insofar as is possible:  (1) Be formed of contiguous territory; (2) Be nearly equal in population; (3) Be bounded by major roads, streams or other natural boundaries; and (4) Not be created so as to unduly favor any person or political party.29 Del. C. 1953, §  606;  54 Del. Laws, c. 360;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;
29 DE Code § 805. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 805. Redistricting after federal decennial census.

§ 805. Redistricting after federal decennial census. The apportionment provided for by this chapter shall continue in effect until the official reporting by the President of the United States of the next federal decennial census. Within 120 calendar days following the receipt, by the entity designated by the Governor, of the federal decennial census data for redistricting pursuant to Public Law 94-171, the General Assembly shall reapportion and redistrict the State, wherever necessary, for the general election of 2032 and thereafter in such a manner that the several representative and senatorial districts shall comply, insofar as possible, with the criteria set forth in § 804(1)-(4) of this title. Such apportionment shall thence continue in effect until the next succeeding federal decennial census. 29 Del. C. 1953, §§  605, 607;  54 Del. Laws, c. 360;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  58 Del. Laws, c. 280, §§  14-18;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 73, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 162, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 258, § 1;
29 DE Code § 806. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 806. Staggered senatorial districts.

§ 806. Staggered senatorial districts. (a) The Senators from the 1st, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th and 20th Senatorial Districts shall be elected for 4-year terms in 2022 and 2026 and for a 2-year term in 2030. (b) The Senators from the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 21st Senatorial Districts shall be elected for a 2-year term in 2022 and for 4-year terms in 2024 and 2028. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  608;  54 Del. Laws, c. 360;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  58 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  19;  58 Del. Laws, c. 547;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 258, § 1;
29 DE Code § 841. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter IV. Effectuation|§ 841. Filing of maps.

§ 841. Filing of maps. Maps of the several representative and senatorial districts shall be prepared by the respective departments of elections of each county. The maps shall be certified as to correctness by the president and director of the respective departments of elections and recorded in the offices of the recorder of deeds for the respective counties. Two true and correct copies of these maps shall also be filed, not later than January 1, 2022, in the respective county departments of elections, with the State Election Commissioner, the respective state chairpersons of the 2 major political parties and the State Archivist and Records Administrator. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  661;  54 Del. Laws, c. 361;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  58 Del. Laws, c. 280, §  20;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 382, §  3;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  5;  83 Del. Laws, c. 258, § 1;
29 DE Code § 842. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter IV. Effectuation|§ 842. Evidence.

§ 842. Evidence. When the maps referred to in this chapter are so recorded in the respective recorder of deeds' offices, they shall be prima facie evidence in all judicial proceedings as to the correctness of the boundaries shown thereon. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  662;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  5;
29 DE Code § 843. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter IV. Effectuation|§ 843. Copies of maps.

§ 843. Copies of maps. The State Election Commissioner and the separate departments of elections shall cause such additional copies of the maps to be prepared and distributed as they deem necessary to properly advise the public. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  663;  56 Del. Laws, c. 243;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  5;
29 DE Code § 844. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter IV. Effectuation|§ 844. Designation of roadways.

§ 844. Designation of roadways. The term “avenue,” “boulevard,” “drive,” “highway,” “lane,” “parkway,” “place,” “road,” “route,” “street,” “turnpike” or any abbreviations thereof shall be used interchangeably so as to make the descriptions used in this chapter conform to maps currently in existence. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  664;  56 Del. Laws, c. 259, §  2;  63 Del. Laws, c. 183, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  5;
29 DE Code § 845. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter IV. Effectuation|§ 845. House district descriptions.

§ 845. House district descriptions. In the descriptions of the various House of Representatives districts, all references to a road, highway, street, drive, place, parkway, lane, avenue, boulevard, route, turnpike, river, stream, branch, gut, boundary line or other physical feature shall refer to the center line thereof unless otherwise specified. 68 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 243, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  5;
29 DE Code § 846. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 8. Composition of and Reapportionment of the General Assembly|Subchapter IV. Effectuation|§ 846. Senate district descriptions.

§ 846. Senate district descriptions. In the descriptions of the various Senate districts, all references to a road, highway, street, drive, place, parkway, lane, avenue, boulevard, route, turnpike, river, stream, branch, gut, boundary line or other physical feature shall refer to the center line thereof unless otherwise specified. 78 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  6;
29 DE Code § 1101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1101. Creation of Legislative Council; composition.

§ 1101. Creation of Legislative Council; composition. There is created a Legislative Council which shall be composed of 10 members of the General Assembly as follows:  (1) From the Senate: The President Pro Tem, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, 1 member appointed by the President Pro Tem and 1 member appointed by the Minority Leader. (2) From the House: The Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, 1 member appointed by the Speaker and 1 member appointed by the Minority Leader.29 Del. C. 1953, §  1101;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322;  59 Del. Laws, c. 253, §  14;
29 DE Code § 1102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1102. Term of office; vacancy.

§ 1102. Term of office; vacancy. (a) The members of the Council who are not appointed shall serve during their term of office in the General Assembly and until their successors are selected. The members of the Council who are appointed shall be appointed at the first annual session of every new General Assembly and shall serve during their term of office in the General Assembly and until their successors are selected. (b) In the case of a vacancy in the office of any member of the Council who is not appointed, a successor shall serve during such member's term of office in the General Assembly and until a successor has been selected. In the case of a vacancy in the office of any member of the Council who is appointed, a successor shall be appointed by the member of the Council occupying, at the time of the vacancy, the office from which the appointment was made. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  1102;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 1103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1103. Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Council.

§ 1103. Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Council. (a) The President Pro Tem shall be Chairperson of the Council during odd-numbered years and Vice-Chairperson during even-numbered years. (b) The Speaker shall be Chairperson of the Council during even-numbered years and Vice-Chairperson during odd-numbered years. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  1103;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 1104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1104. Duties of the Council.

§ 1104. Duties of the Council. The Council shall:  (1) Summarize and digest information on matters relating to the general welfare of the State; (2) On its own initiative or at the direction of the General Assembly or of the Senate or House, make studies on subjects of interest and concern and, based thereon, recommend such legislation as the welfare of the State may require; (3) Recommend such codification and general revision of the Constitution and the laws of the State as may from time to time be necessary; (4) Recommend such changes in the rules and procedures of the Senate and House as may advance the consideration of legislation by the General Assembly; (5) Cooperate with and assist the work of interim committees or of commissions appointed at the direction of the General Assembly or of the Senate or House; (6) Cooperate with the appropriate committees of the General Assembly or of the Senate or House to assure efficient utilization of its employees; (7) Arrange for the obtaining of the printing needs and supplies and equipment of the General Assembly, subject to the laws of the State relating to the purchasing of state supplies; (8) Employ such staff as it deems necessary to carry out this chapter; (9) Prepare or cause to be prepared and drafted such bills, amendments, joint and concurrent resolutions, resolutions, memorials and revisions and substitutes thereto which are proposed to be introduced into the General Assembly as may be requested by any member of the General Assembly and otherwise render assistance, aid, information, counsel and advice in the preparation and drafting of any such proposed legislation; (10) Collect or call to be collected all available information relating to any matter which is the subject of proposed legislation by the General Assembly, to examine acts of any other state and to investigate all available sources of information; (11) Answer any and all inquiries for bills, resolutions, committee reports and abstracts, excerpts or copies of Laws of Delaware within the limits of available time and moneys and charging out-of-pocket expenses where such is determined appropriate for such abstracts, excerpts or copies; (12) In general, act as a reference bureau for all matters relating or pertaining to legislative matters and subjects, whether enacted by this State or any other state or whether proposed by this or other states, at the request of any member of the General Assembly.29 Del. C. 1953, §  1104;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322;  59 Del. Laws, c. 253, §  13;
29 DE Code § 1105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1105. Powers of the Council.

§ 1105. Powers of the Council. The Council shall:  (1) Receive recommendations and suggestions for studies or legislation from all sources; (2) Appoint committees and subcommittees which shall include only members of the General Assembly and at least 1 Council member and which shall be subject to the authority of the Council; (3) Adopt such rules and procedures as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out its duties; (4) Request information from any officer or agency of the State or of its political subdivisions bearing on subjects under consideration by the Council or by any of its committees or subcommittees.29 Del. C. 1953, §  1105;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322.;
29 DE Code § 1106. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1106. Director of Research; qualifications; compensation; removal.

§ 1106. Director of Research; qualifications; compensation; removal. (a) The Council shall appoint, with the consent of a majority of the members elected to each House of the General Assembly, a Director of Research who shall serve full time. The Director shall:  (1) Be licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of this State; or (2) Have been awarded a master of arts or master of science degree from an accredited college or university; or (3) Have been awarded a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university and have had 3 years experience in governmental research. (b) The Director of Research shall receive such compensation as shall be determined by the Council, subject to the limitations contained in the annual appropriation act. (c) The Director of Research, upon appointment, shall serve for so long as the Director properly performs the duties of Director and shall not be removed except for cause and only then upon the affirmative vote of 8 members of the Council. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  1106;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 1107. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1107. Duties of the Director of Research.

§ 1107. Duties of the Director of Research. (a) The Director of Research shall:  (1) Organize and supervise the Research Division of the Council; (2) Submit and publish such reports as the Council directs; (3) Employ or engage assistants, stenographers and other persons or research agencies, subject to the approval of the Council; (4) Assist any member of the General Assembly with respect to present or prospective legislation within the limits of the Director's staff and budget. (b) The Director of Research shall be the Secretary of the Council. The Director shall prepare the agenda for meetings pursuant to the direction of the Chairperson. The Director shall cause to be kept the minutes of the Council and shall submit a copy thereof to the members of the General Assembly within 15 days of each meeting of the Council. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  1107;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 1108. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1108. Meetings; quorum.

§ 1108. Meetings; quorum. (a) The Council shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and at such place as the Chairperson shall designate. Meetings of the Council shall also be called by the Chairperson upon the written request of 6 members and upon 48 hours' notice to the members of the Council. (b) No less than 6 members of the Council shall constitute a quorum, and no act of the Council shall be valid unless approved by at least 6 members. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  1108;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322;  66 Del. Laws, c. 54, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 1109. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 11. Legislative Council|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 1109. Annual report.

§ 1109. Annual report. The Council shall submit an annual report of its activities to the members of the General Assembly and to the Governor, which shall become a part of the journal of the Senate and House. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  1109;  55 Del. Laws, c. 322.;