1. There shall be in the department a cultural affairs advisory commission consisting of not fewer than fifteen nor more than twenty-one members, exclusive of a deputy mayor, the commissioner of cultural affairs, and the commissioner of parks and recreation, who shall serve as ex-officio members. The members of the advisory commission shall serve without compensation.
2. a. Members other than ex-officio members shall be appointed by the mayor for a term of three years and provided that of those members first taking office one-third shall serve for one year, one-third shall serve for two years and the remainder shall serve for three years. Notwithstanding the date of appointment, the terms of members first taking office shall be deemed to commence on the effective date of this chapter.
b. The mayor shall designate one of the members of the commission to be chairman and one to be vice-chairman.
3. The commission shall advise the commissioner and the mayor with respect to cultural activities in the city and in furtherance of this function shall:
a. formulate and recommend goals with regard to cultural activities and policy;
b. foster coordination among city, state and federal agencies and other organizations and institutions with respect to cultural activities;
c. compile data and reports and submit its findings to the commissioner and the mayor; and
d. perform such other related functions and duties which may, from time to time, be deemed appropriate by the mayor.
4. All city agencies are directed to cooperate with the commission, consistent with the law, in order to coordinate and promote cultural activities in this city.