Chapter 2.22
ARTS COMMISSION

Sections:

2.22.010    Arts commission established.

2.22.020    Terms – Residency.

2.22.030    Removal.

2.22.040    Officers – Meetings – Rules.

2.22.050    Vacancies – Unexpired terms.

2.22.060    Powers and duties.

2.22.070    Arts defined.

2.22.010 Arts commission established.

There is created and established an arts commission of the city of Milton, to consist of five members appointed from the Milton community at large by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. (Ord. 1454 § 1, 2000).

2.22.020 Terms – Residency.

A. The terms for all positions on the commission shall be four years and shall expire on December 31st of the last year of the term. Persons appointed to a position during the pendency of the term for that position shall serve until the end of the term. The expiration date of the terms of the positions on the commission shall be staggered so that not more than four positions expire in the same year.

B. No person shall be appointed to a position on the commission unless he or she is a resident of the city. A position on the commission shall become vacant upon that member ceasing to be a resident of the city.

C. No member shall receive any compensation for their service on the commission. (Ord. 1454 § 1, 2000).

2.22.030 Removal.

The mayor, upon approval of a majority of the city council, may remove members of the arts commission at any time. Appointments to fill vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be for the unexpired portion of such term and shall be made in the same manner as an original appointment. (Ord. 1454 § 1, 2000).

2.22.040 Officers – Meetings – Rules.

The commission shall annually elect a chairman and secretary, and such other officers, as the commission deems necessary. (Ord. 1454 § 1, 2000).

2.22.050 Vacancies – Unexpired terms.

Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired terms through appointment by the mayor and confirmation by a majority of the city council. (Ord. 1454 § 1, 2000).

2.22.060 Powers and duties.

The commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council. To that end, the commission may hold public meetings and shall make such studies, analyses and reports as requested by the city council and may perform the following functions in order that Milton may provide leadership in the arts:

A. Keep the city council informed in matters of art, and represent the community interest in matters of art;

B. Serve as the central commission to whom individuals and groups may bring their concerns and ideas with regard to the arts;

C. Seek to enlarge the art consciousness of Milton;

D. Encourage multi-age working, sharing, learning and teaching in the arts;

E. Provide recognition and encouragement to local artists, both those established and those as yet unrecognized;

F. Explore financing for acquisition of art objects, art activities, and capital improvements for the arts in Milton;

G. Examine and make reports and recommendations on any matter referred to the commission by the city council. The commission shall report promptly, making such recommendations and giving such counsel as it may deem proper;

H. Review the suitability of any work of art intended as a gift to the city considering the values of the community. (Ord. 1454 § 1, 2000).

2.22.070 Arts defined.

As used in this chapter, the term “art” or “arts” shall include, but not be limited to, all graphic and visual arts, performing skills and crafts. (Ord. 1454 § 1, 2000).