§ 38-499 — Functions

§ 38-499. - Functions.

Unless otherwise specified in this Code, the duties of the Arts Commission shall be as follows: (1) to make regular assessments of the conditions and needs of the City concerning the arts; (2) to advise the Council concerning works of art to be placed on municipal property; (3) to make recommendations to the Council concerning grants from Federal and State agencies, private groups and individuals, and, when so directed by the Council, oversee arts and cultural projects and programs; (4) to increase public awareness of the value of our arts and cultural resources by developing and participating in public information programs; (5) to advise and assist the Council in connection with such other arts and cultural matters as may be referred to it by the Council; (6) to encourage greater arts and cultural involvement by departments of the City and to better utilize private arts and cultural agencies for services to citizens; (7) to keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings, including voting records, attendance records, resolutions, findings of fact and decisions; and (8) to perform any other functions imposed by this article or otherwise specified by the Council; and (9) to advise the Council concerning the promotion of coordination among units of government in their projects and programs which involve the arts and cultural matters.

(Ord. No. 15652, § 7A-7, 1-3-80; Code 1980, § 38-500; Ord. No. 20021, § 2, 8-24-93)