The commission shall advise and assist the mayor and city council with respect to developing, coordinating, and promoting the performing and visual arts for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment and benefit of the citizens of Hayden. In furtherance of these duties, the commission shall attempt to accomplish, subject to council approval, the following objectives:
A. Encourage the preservation and growth of the city's art resources and advance Hayden as an arts and cultural destination.
B. Work with arts organizations, public agencies and community representatives to plan and promote arts activities, and provide opportunities for residents to participate in artistic activities.
C. Assist in obtaining grants and donations in support of the arts, and encourage the donation of public art within the city.
D. Foster opportunities for artists to advance their art forms and recognize the achievements and excellence of outstanding artists and increase public access to their works.
E. Encourage a public collection of artworks with strong inherent aesthetic qualities and a wide range of artistic styles and disciplines.
F. Stimulate and encourage, throughout the city and surrounding area, the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein.
G. Make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the city in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to: music, theater, dance, creative writing, painting, sculpture, architecture and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations to the mayor and city council concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in, and appreciation of, the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in the city of Hayden.
H. To comply with all city policies, procedures, and regulations. (Ord. 415, 4-25-2006)