USC Chapter 91

in effect

40 U.S.C. § 9101 Establishment, composition, and vacancies

(a) Establishment.—There is a Commission of Fine Arts. (b) Composition.—The Commission is composed of seven well-qualified judges of the fine arts, appointed by the President, who serve for four years each or until their successors are appointed and qualified. (c) Vacancies.—The President shall fill vacancies on the Commission. (d) Expenses.—Members of the Commission shall be paid actual expenses in traveling to and from the District of Columbia to attend Commission meetings and while attending those meetings.

40 U.S.C. § 9102 Duties

(a) In General.—The Commission of Fine Arts shall advise on—(1) the location of statues, fountains, and monuments in the public squares, streets, and parks in the District of Columbia; (2) the selection of models for statues, fountains, and monuments erected under the authority of the Federal Government; (3) the selection of artists to carry out clause (2); and (4) questions of art generally when required to do so by the President or a committee of Congress. (b) Duty To Request Advice.—The officers required to decide the questions described in subsection (a)(1)–(3) shall request the Commission to provide the advice. (c) Nonapplication.—This section does not apply to the Capitol Building and the Library of Congress buildings.

40 U.S.C. § 9103 Personnel

The Commission of Fine Arts has a secretary and other assistance the Commission authorizes. The secretary is the executive officer of the Commission.

40 U.S.C. § 9104 Authorization of appropriations

Necessary amounts may be appropriated to carry out this chapter.