The arts commission shall act as an advisory body to the mayor and city council on matters pertaining to the arts and the integration of art to activate public spaces and neighborhoods, and the utilization of arts to promote the city, its facilities, and activities.
Its duties will include:
(1) Developing criteria based on recommendations from the arts committee on the public placement of art, including compatibility with general, social, and physical environment with which the art is to relate;
(2) Receive and review recommendations upon all works of art to be acquired by the city, either by purchase, gift, or otherwise;
(3) Developing criteria for review and awarding of projects funded through the city's arts promotion program;
(4) Collaborate with strategic partners for the development and implementation of the city's cultural plan to enhance quality of life and promote economic impact through arts and activation and support workforce development;
(5) Preparing an annual report to the mayor and city council on the status of the arts and its economic and community impact. The report shall include all financial and project information on the arts promotion program.
(Ord. 82-23, passed 9-12-2023)