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§ 4-1 TITLE 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS § 4-3 Chapter 4 ARTS COMMISSION Sec. 4-1: Commission Established Sec. 4-2: Organization Sec. 4-3: Purpose and Duties Sec. 4-4: Reports Sec. 4-1. Commission Established. There is hereby established an Arts Commission. The word “Commission” when used herein shall mean the Arts Commission. This Commission shall consist of not more than twelve (12) voting members, serving without pay. A non- voting member of this Commission shall not be considered in determining the number required for a quorum or whether a quorum is present. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice of and subject to the approval of the Council. This Commission of not more than twelve (12) members shall also consist of not more than three Latah County residents who do not reside within City Limits. One ex-officio member thereof shall be a member of the Council, who shall not vote and to serve a term of one year. The other members thereof may be appointed at large. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the term of office of the Commission members shall be four years, or until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that the members of such Commission first appointed shall be appointed such that the terms of four members shall expire annually thereafter. The members shall hold office at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Mayor may revoke their appointment at any time and for any reasons deemed sufficient by the Mayor, with the advice of and subject to the approval of the Council. Vacancies in such Commission, occurring otherwise than by expiration of term, shall be filled by the Mayor with the advice and subject to the approval of the Council, for the unexpired term. Where possible, this Commission shall include at least one student enrolled at least three quarters (3/4) time in a post secondary educational program, who shall serve a one year term, which term may be renewed. At least one student enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program shall serve as a non- voting member of this Commission for a one year term, which term may be renewed. This Commission shall also include at least one Latah County resident who does not reside within City limits who shall serve as a non-voting member of this commission for a four year term. (Ord. 2008-23, 10/20/2008) Sec. 4-2. Organization. The members of the Commission shall meet and organize by electing one of their members chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary, every one year, on the first regularly scheduled meeting after January 1. The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the Arts Commission. Said rules and regulations are subject to the approval by the Mayor and Council. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail at all regularly scheduled meetings. Arts Commission members shall each serve on no more than one of four standing subcommittees, assignments to which will be created following the election of officers during the January meeting. The Commission may establish subcommittees, selection panels and/or advisory committees to advise and assist it in carrying out duties of the Commission. (Ord. 2022-05, 02/22/2022) Sec. 4-3. Purpose and Duties. The purpose of the Arts Commission is to enrich the community by celebrating and cultivating the expression of all forms of art and culture. Fulfillment of this purpose shall be based upon the following values: recognition and promotion of artists’ value by creating opportunities for work to be experienced; facilitation and promotion of the social, educational, and economic value of all forms of art and culture in the community; performance of leadership, collaboration, and outreach in the conversation between all forms of art and ---PAGE BREAK--- § 4-3 TITLE 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS § 4-4 culture with partner agencies, city leaders, and the community. Arts Commission members shall provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council, via the Arts Program Manager on City Arts programming and policies; provide outreach to arts organizations and connectivity between arts activities in the City; provide information and assistance for arts organizations, artists and anyone interested in cultural advancement of the community; support cooperation between existing organizations in the City with schools and regional, State and national art organizations; recommend to the City of Moscow Arts Program Manager relevant sources of private, local, State and Federal funds and grants available to promote the arts in the City and surrounding communities; offer advice and assistance in aesthetic matters of the City regarding community planning or in any other artistic activities as may be referred to it by the City; and encourage and aid programs for the cultural enrichment of the Moscow and surrounding communities. (Ord. 2022-05, 02/22/2022) Sec. 4-4. Reports. The Arts Commission shall make reports from time to time as requested by the Mayor and/or the Council. (Ord. 99-39, 12/20/99)