[Ord. No. 10134, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 10212, 8-21-2014; Ord. No. 10571, 3-21-2019]
A Kirkwood Arts Commission (KAC) is hereby created and established which shall consist of nine (9) voting members nominated by the Commission and with the approval of the City Council. All members shall have an interest in the arts, and at least six (6) members shall be residents of the City of Kirkwood. The President of the Kirkwood Arts Foundation may serve as a non-voting member of the Commission. No member of the municipal government shall be a member of the Commission.
[Ord. No. 10134, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 10212, 8-21-2014; Ord. No. 10571, 3-21-2019]
The terms of the members of the Kirkwood Arts Commission shall be for three (3) years with staggered terms. Anyone appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the unexpired term only. Each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. In the event of death, resignation or removal of any member, a successor shall be appointed to serve for the unexpired term for which such member has been appointed. A quorum shall consist of five (5) voting members. All members of the Kirkwood Arts Commission shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 10134, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 10212, 8-21-2014]
The officers of the Kirkwood Arts Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson and such other officers it deems necessary, and shall keep minutes of its proceedings. The officers of the Kirkwood Arts Commission shall be elected by the members of the Kirkwood Arts Commission; such officers shall serve in their respective offices for a term of one year, or until their successors shall be elected, unless re-elected to such office.
[Ord. No. 10134, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 10212, 8-21-2014]
The Kirkwood Arts Commission (KAC) shall conduct meetings at least six times a year on a regular day and time for each meeting. The regular day and time will be established by the Commission. Additional special meetings may be called as required by the Chairperson.
[Ord. No. 10134, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 10212, 8-21-2014]
The Kirkwood Arts Commission duties and responsibilities are as follows:
(a) 
Recommend programs that encourage and aid in the appreciation of, awareness of, participation in, and utilization of the cultural arts to benefit citizens of Kirkwood;
(b) 
Communicate with the public on arts events, including use of an Arts Commission website;
(c) 
Organize and sponsor art, music and other cultural events in Kirkwood;
(d) 
Develop guidelines for and sponsor public arts projects;
(e) 
Encourage cooperation and coordination among individuals, organizations and institutions involved in the cultural arts;
(f) 
Work with area arts not-for-profit organizations to maximize opportunities for the arts and artists in the community;
(g) 
Act as an advisory committee to the City Council, other City boards, departments and Kirkwood Area Arts Council in matters pertaining to the visual art and aesthetics, if requested by such body or department.
[Ord. No. 10134, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 10212, 8-21-2014]
The City shall assign to the Commission such office space and facilities and such necessary assistance as shall be necessary for the fulfillment of its duties.