The arts commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities.
(A) To make an initial survey of the cultural and artistic resources of the town, including, but not limited to a survey of the arts by each subject deemed to be of significance by the arts commission in carrying out its duties.
(B) To make such additional surveys as may be deemed advisable from time to time, of private and public institutions engaged within the town in artistic and cultural activities.
(C) To stimulate and encourage both private and public study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest, support, and participation.
(D) To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential to the arts.
(E) To stimulate cooperative and coordinated effort among cultural organiz-ations actively engaged in a single art form.
(F) To advise and make recommendations to the mayor and the legislative council on matters of cultural significance to the town at least on an annual basis.
(Ord. 204, passed 5-4-81)