§ 2-279. Duties.

The commission shall:

(1)

Strive to build a vibrant community through support of art and culture in the city.

(2)

Encourage leadership and advocacy in advancing the role and value of art and culture activities in the city, including but not limited to music, dance, theater, decorative arts, painting, culinary arts, ceramics, sculpture, literature, media arts and public art.

(3)

Facilitate communication and collaboration that promotes participation and enhances the cultural life of the residents of the city.

(4)

Strengthen partnerships with artistic and cultural organizations based on mutual respect and equal responsibility for advancing the cultural climate in the city.

(5)

Recommend artistic and cultural initiatives, including a long term plan directed towards fulfilling the needs and desires of city residents with respect to art and culture. Promote artistic and cultural initiatives and make recommendations to the city council and other boards and commissions.

(6)

Identify existing and potential new venues for artistic and cultural events throughout the city.

(7)

Recommend and facilitate programs at venues throughout the city that are responsive to community desires.

(8)

Identify potential sources of funding for artistic and cultural initiatives, including grants, donations, and sponsorships.

(9)

Represent the city at community functions throughout the city.

(10)

Continue to develop and implement public visual arts programs in the city.

(11)

Report to the council periodically on the foregoing, and perform other duties as may be directed by council from time to time.

(Code 1992, § 1508.02; Ord. No. 2005-08; Ord. No. 2007-11, 6-5-2007; Ord. No. 2011-02; Ord. No. 2013-5, § 1(1508.02), 5-7-2013)