§ 60. Public policy. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of
this state to provide leadership in preserving, restoring and
maintaining the historic, architectural, archeological and cultural
environment of this state and that therefore it is the purpose of this
article to provide that the instrumentalities of the state administer
the historic and cultural properties under their control in a spirit of
stewardship and trusteeship for the future generations and conduct their
activities, plans and programs in a manner consistent with the
preservation and enhancement of historic and cultural properties.