CHAPTER 25
ANKENY CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
 
25.01 Established; Purpose
25.04 Compensation
25.02 Composition; Terms of Office
25.05 Duties
25.03 Organization
25.06 Rules and Regulations
 
25.01 ESTABLISHED; PURPOSE.
There is established an Ankeny Cultural Arts Board to oversee policy implementation and review, to outline roles and responsibilities of the City of Ankeny and partners in arts development and to make recommendation in the areas of planning and fund allocation.
25.02 COMPOSITION; TERMS OF OFFICE.
The Cultural Arts Board shall consist of nine members whose term of office is four years on a staggered basis and who are appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the Council. The Mayor shall appoint said members who are recognized for their interest and experience in connection with the performing and fine arts, which a majority of the members shall be residents of Ankeny. In making appointments, due consideration shall be given to the recommendations made by representatives of civic, educational and professional associations and groups concerned or engaged in the production or presentation of the performing and fine arts.
(Ord. 1936 - May 18 Supp.)
25.03 ORGANIZATION.
The Cultural Arts Board shall organize as a commission by election of one member as Chairperson and one as Vice-Chairperson.
(Ord. 1826 - Oct. 14 Supp.)
25.04 COMPENSATION.
All Board members shall serve without compensation except for any actual expenses, which shall be reimbursed, subject to the approval of the Council, only from available funds on deposit with the City.
25.05 DUTIES.
It shall be the duty of the Ankeny Cultural Arts Board to oversee quality control on public art projects, with ultimate oversight resting with the Ankeny City Council. The Ankeny Cultural Arts Board shall be responsible for developing funding policy, criteria, application procedures and allocation of arts funds and services for approval by the City Council. The Ankeny Cultural Arts Board also shall assist in developing the aesthetic character of the City by providing an arts perspective in the planning of buildings, parks and public spaces.
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