Chapter 2.06
SNOQUALMIE ARTS COMMISSION
Sections:
2.06.080 Procurement and placement of public art.
2.06.010 Created.
The Snoqualmie arts commission is hereby created. (Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).
2.06.020 Membership.
The arts commission shall consist of seven members, who shall reside within the city. (Ord. 1188 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1119 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1110 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1014 § 1, 2007; Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).
2.06.030 Appointment.
The members of the arts commission shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council. (Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).
2.06.040 Terms of office.
A. Arts commission members shall serve four-year terms. To allow for the staggering of terms for the initial membership and appointment or reappointment as appropriate, the initial terms shall be determined by lot for terms as follows: two members shall serve terms of two years, two members shall serve terms of three years, and one member shall serve a term of four years.
B. The position of a member shall become vacant upon such member’s ceasing to meet the membership requirements. The position of a member shall be forfeited and become vacant for failure to attend three regular consecutive meetings of the commission, unless such absence is excused by a majority of the members of the commission. A vacancy occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for appointments as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).
2.06.050 Compensation.
Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses pursuant to city ordinances and policies. (Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).
2.06.060 Rules of procedure.
The arts commission shall organize, adopt administrative rules and procedures necessary to accomplish its purposes, and elect from its members such officers as it shall deem necessary; provided, that the chairperson of said commission shall be appointed by the mayor for a one-year term. As a part of the city government the arts commission shall abide by and conform to state laws regulating municipalities, city ordinances, policies and procedures. A majority of the membership of the arts commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by a majority of the members present, when those present constitute a quorum, at any meeting of the arts commission shall be deemed to be the action of the commission. The arts commission is authorized to adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its business. (Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).
2.06.070 Duties.
The arts commission shall have the following duties and powers:
A. To hold regular public meetings.
B. To initiate, sponsor, conduct alone or in cooperation with other public or private agencies, public programs to further the development and public awareness of and interest in the fine and performing arts, and preservation of the cultural heritage of the city. Any agreements with another entity must have prior approval by the city council.
C. To encourage donations and grants to the city of Snoqualmie for civic arts purposes, and to advise the city regarding the receipt of such donations and grants. All funds shall be submitted to the city treasurer.
D. To advise the city concerning the receipt of or purchase of works of art to be placed on municipal property. If requested, the arts commission may advise on exterior and interior building structures.
E. To advise and assist the city in connection with such other artistic and heritage activities as mayor or council may request. (Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).
2.06.080 Procurement and placement of public art.
Every proposal concerning, the procurement or placement of tangible art works on city property shall be submitted to the arts commission for review and recommendation in compliance with such review procedures as the commission shall establish; provided, all proposed art shall be set before city council for its approval. The arts commission shall perform the following functions:
A. Every work of art to be donated for placement or erection on city property, and every work of art which becomes the property of the city by purchase, gift, or otherwise, will first be submitted to the arts commission for its review and recommendation to the council concerning its location and artistic value.
B. Aesthetic consideration pertaining to city property or the interior or exterior of city buildings will first be submitted to the arts commission for its review and recommendation to the council.
C. No existing work of art owned by the city of Snoqualmie should be removed, relocated or altered without prior review by the arts commission, which shall submit its recommendation to the council.
D. The arts commission shall exercise all reasonable supervision of established policy connected with the arts as may be assigned by the mayor and council. No art shall be displayed which is offensive to any race, religion, national origin, or other protected status. (Ord. 866 § 1, 2000).