The commission has the power and duty to do the following:
A. Foster the value, development, participation, and support of the arts.
B. Provide recommendations and advice to the council, the City Manager, and the Department of Convention and Cultural Services on all matters concerning the arts, including the cultural arts awards grant program, cultural economy grant program, art in public places program, film program, and the city's cultural amenities.
C. Provide recommendations and advice to the council, the City Manager, and the Department of Convention and Cultural Services on the allocation of funds in support of the arts, to establish firm and equitable standards for such allocations, and to evaluate those allocations annually.
D. Develop an awareness in the business community, in local government, and in the general public of the value of the arts and culture to the city.
E. Except for artwork given to or purchased by museums, to review and make recommendations upon all artwork to be acquired by the city either by purchase or gift.
F. Seek state, federal, or private funds in support of the arts on behalf of the city.
G. Act as a liaison between the city, local artists, cultural groups, and the community at large.
H. Develop an awareness of the needs of artists and the community, and regularly update and evaluate progress against Creative Edge: Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Plan, dated June 2018, or as subsequently amended, for the growth of the arts in Sacramento. The commission shall submit an annual written report to council about such progress.
I. Explore the future of the aesthetic quality of life in the community, with vision and imagination, and periodically report and give recommendations to the council.
J. Advise on the fair distribution of arts in each council district and throughout the city's neighborhoods.
K. Provide input to the council regarding policies, programs, and services to further the purposes of the commission.
L. Advise on the policies and processes where artwork is included in capital improvement programs and ensure that artists are involved as early as possible in the pre-design or design phases for each eligible construction project.
M. Advise on the guidelines and procedures for the arts in public places program, cultural economy grant program, cultural arts awards grant program, or other programs relating to the coordination, sponsorship, or support of art programs or the nature, selection, and placement of artwork.
N. Provide recognition and increased opportunities for artists through art in public places projects.
O. Advise on the quality, quantity, scope, and style of art in public places.
P. Provide input and advice on maintenance and curating standards for exhibits or artwork.
Q. Advise and assist the city in other activities as may be referred to it by the council. (Ord. 2019-0028 § 2)