The Trust shall retain an architect as a consultant. The consultant must: be registered by the State Board of Architects; be familiar with all phases of 18th century architecture; and have the professional experience that is needed to restore the State House in a way that befits its majestic history and its current role as the Capitol. The consultant is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget. The consultant shall: prepare measured drawings of the State House; publish the drawings and a descriptive text; send copies of the drawings to the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and subject to § 2-1257 of this article, submit to the General Assembly a report on the drawings.