Powers and duties.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 2.34.120
in effect2.34.120 - Powers and duties.
The purpose of the Arts Commission shall be to serve as an advisory body to the City Council as follows:
(A) Make recommendations with respect to the Municipal Arts Plan, with annual updating of such recommendations;
(B) Advise with respect to all matters concerning the arts, including suggested legislation and the allocation of funds in support of the arts;
(C) Propose methods to encourage private initiative in the fields of art;
(D) Develop plans and proposals for submission to the City for the purpose of encouraging the City Council to seek State, Federal and private funds for the support of the arts;
(E) Make recommendations to the City Council with respect to the establishment of and appropriations to the Arts Fund for artistic programs and projects and the granting of funds therefrom;
(F) Encourage the highest possible standards in the development and presentation of artistic programs;
(G) Encourage an awareness of the value of the arts to the quality of life in the City and its residents and visitors;
(H) Serve as liaison between the arts community, the general public and the City Council with respect to matters concerning the arts;
(I) Strengthen, support and collaborate with new and existing cultural organizations, projects and programs;
(J) Consult with, support and advise arts organizations, individuals, local colleges, universities, libraries and the Clark County School District with respect to the coordination and development of the arts in the City and the arts in education;
(K) Review and make recommendations with respect to the acquisition, commission or purchase by the City of works of art to be placed on public property or in public works, with the exception of works of art given to or purchased by museums, and to make recommendations with respect to the removal, relocation, upkeep, conservation and alteration of existing works of art in the possession of the City; and
(L) Engage in such other activities or projects relative to the arts as may be authorized by the City Council.
(Ord. 5654 § 2, 2003: Ord. 3288 § 14, 1987)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2.34ARCO_2.34.120PODUFetched: 10/28/2026