Develop and implement criteria for the designation of historic and cultural assets, considering factors such as architectural significance, historical importance, and cultural relevance, ensuring alignment with evolving community standards and development goals. (Local Government) 

Identify historic and cultural assets except where Federal and State policies protect the confidentiality of sensitive sites, such as American Indian burial mounds. (Met Council/Local Government) 

Develop policies to protect and preserve historic and cultural assets and consider adopting culturally expansive ordinances to further enhance restoration and preservation efforts. Culturally expansive ordinances may include provisions related to language access, cultural celebrations, religious practices, heritage preservation, and other aspects of cultural expression and identity. The goal is to ensure that public policies and regulations are sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all community members. (Local Government) 

Provide information resources, technical assistance, and guidance to local governments on identification and designation processes for culture and historic resources, and on culturally expansive historic preservation practices. (Met Council)