LCHIP POLICIES, ANNUAL REPORTS, AND PUBLICATIONS
LCHIP’s Enabling Statute – Created by the state legislature in 2000, LCHIP’s enabling statute, RSA 227-M, provides the foundation for all program activities. https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XIX-A/227-M/227-M-mrg.htm. (See also, the 1999 NH Land and Community Heritage Commission Report.)
LCHIP Bylaws – LCHIP Bylaws Adopted June 2026
LCHIP’s Program Rules (formerly “Criteria, Guidelines, and Procedures” – the “CGP”) – Similar to a state agency’s administrative rules, the Program Rules document provides a framework for administration of its grant programs. The Program Rules are adopted by the Board of Directors, and implemented by staff. LCHIP Program Rules Adopted September 2026
LCHIP Annual Report – As required by statute, LCHIP’s Annual Report is provided to the Governor, Executive Council, Senate President, and Speaker of the House and details program activities including a listing of all resource assets acquired and restoration and rehabilitation projects undertaken, along with the associated expenditures.
LCHIP Audit – As required by statute, to ensure responsible use and management of the money entrusted to LCHIP by the legislature, LCHIP’s financial accounts are audited each year by an independent certified public accountant.