[Approved 4-11-2013 by Ch. No. 3024]
There is hereby created an Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture
(hereafter known as the "Commission") that shall be responsible for
promoting the arts and culture in publicly owned spaces in the City
of Pawtucket.
A.
This Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor
with the approval of the City Council, who shall serve without compensation
and shall live, work and/or own a business in Pawtucket. Of the five
members first appointed, two shall be appointed for one year, two
for two years and one for three years; thereafter, all appointments
to the Commission shall be for a term of three years. At their first
meeting, the members shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson
and a Secretary.
B.
The Mayor may increase the number of members from five to nine. The
additional members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval
of the City Council, shall serve without compensation and shall live,
work and/or own a business in Pawtucket. The original terms of the
additional members shall be such that three of the nine members' terms
shall expire each year. Thereafter, all appointments to the Commission
shall be for a term of three years.
[Amended 7-7-2016 by Ch.
No. 3107]
C.
In the event that any member does not complete the term of his or
her appointment, a successor shall be appointed to serve for the unexpired
period of the term for which such member had been appointed.
The functions of the Commission shall be to:
A.
The Commission shall make recommendations to the Mayor regarding:
(1)
Increasing opportunities for arts and businesses in Pawtucket;
(2)
Improving the coordination between the arts community, the public
sector, the private sector, the nonprofit sector and the public;
(3)
Identifying funding opportunities for artistic ventures in the City;
(4)
Improving the environment for artists and businesses in Pawtucket;
and
(5)
Improving the promotion of arts, cultural and business activities
and supporting arts educational programs in the City.
B.
At the request of the Mayor, the Commission shall promote, plan,
coordinate and carry out activities to showcase the arts, culture
and businesses in the City, as well as arts-related educational programs
and displays throughout the City of Pawtucket.
The Pawtucket Arts and Business Commission shall be authorized
to promulgate and establish its own rules and regulations or bylaws.
Prior to their implementation, any rules and regulations or bylaws
or amendments thereto shall be approved by the Mayor after being submitted
to the Mayor and the City Council for their review.
