The mission of the Cultural and Historic Preservation Office is to enhance, promote, and preserve the cultural and historic heritage of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Download a copy here.

Department Staff Development Workshops

The CHPO holds its professional development workshops at the end of every quarter. These workshops are designed for cross-training and capacity building purposes. Download copies of the workshop notes here.

Organizational Chart

The Marshall Islands Cultural and Historic Preservation Office (CHPO) is composed of a State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)/Director. The SHPO hires an Anthropologist, a Historian/Registrar, an Intellectual Property & Copyright Specialist, an I.T. Specialist, a Fiscal Officer, a Grant Manager, and an Intern. The CHPO Office is divided up into three internal subdivisions. They are: Heritage Division, Administration Division, and the Information Technology Division. Please refer to the organizational structure below. All divisions play a crucial role in moving forward the Office’s mission. Every individual is important to the function of the CHPO Office. All employees, including the Council and both full and part time, need to fulfill their job functions! Download a copy here.

Regulations

The CHPO houses the following regulations: land modification, conduct of archaeological and anthropological research, taking and export of artifacts/human remains, and access to prehistoric & historic submerged resources. Learn more about the regulations housed at the CHPO Office here.

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