RESOLUTION NO. 6773

 

 

A RESOLUTION DETAILING THE MEMBERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LAWRENCE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5966.

 

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence has recognized the importance in the community of promoting cultural enrichment for all citizens, and

 

WHEREAS, numerous groups have shown an interest in providing a mechanism to coordinate various cultural arts activities;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS:

 

 

SECTION I. ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP.  The Governing Body of the City of Lawrence hereby endorses continued existence of the Lawrence Arts Commission which was established December, 1973.   From this day forward the Lawrence Arts Commission shall be named and referred to as  the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission (Cultural Arts Commission), which shall consist of the mayor, or his/her appointee; the chairperson of the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission, or his/her appointee; and the chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, or his/her appointee, all ex-officio members and eleven (11) members to be appointed by the Mayor as persons competent to determine the value of artistic works, architecture and events which affect the environment of the City of Lawrence.  The chairperson of the Cultural Arts Commission shall be elected annually from among the eleven (11) appointed members.  Members of the Cultural Arts Commission shall receive no compensation.  The terms of office for appointed members shall be three (3) years.  Any vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor for the un-expired terms.  Appointed members may not be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms except that a member appointed to fill an un-expired term shall, if reappointed, be entitled to serve two (2) full three (3) year terms in addition to the partial term.

 

 

SECTION II. RESPONSIBILITIES.  The mission (purpose) of the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission is to enhance and enliven the community by promoting cultural opportunities and arts education while nurturing an environment of aesthetic vitality.  In order to effectuate this mission, the Cultural Arts Commission shall have the following responsibilities:

 

  1. Upon their own initiative:
    1. Recommend works of art for the purpose and/ or recommend projects relating to the purchase of art.
    2. Recommend for consideration by the Governing Body various artistic events and/or projects related to artistic endeavors within the community.
    3. Present awards of recognition related to various artistic endeavors within the community.
    4. Make recommendations to the Governing Body regarding any matter which is believed to have a significant impact upon the aesthetic environment of the community.

 

 

 

  1.   Upon request of the Governing Body:
    1. Recommend works of art for purchase and/ or recommend projects relating to the purchase of art.
    2. Present awards of recognition related to various artistic endeavors within the community.
    3. Study any proposed project with regard to various elements of artistic concern and prepare conclusions for consideration by the Governing Body.
    4. Undertake fund raising projects in conjunction with the purchase of works of art by the City or development of artistic events by the City.
    5. Conduct a review of plans, proposals, or projects relating to architecture, works of art or artistic events and present advice and/or recommendations to the Governing Body.
    6. Coordinate or assist with artistic and cultural events within the community including the procurement of facilities for such events and support of those groups which are participating in such events.

 

 

For the purpose of Section II, the term “artistic events” includes festivals, concerts, theatrical productions and exhibitions.

 

SECTION  III.  Resolution No. 5966 is hereby repealed and of no further force and effect. 

 

 

Adopted this                   day of                                                  , 2008.

 

 

 

APPROVED:

 

 

                                                                       

Michael Dever, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

                                                                       

Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk

 

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

 

 

 

                                                                       

Toni Ramirez Wheeler, Director of Legal Services