There is hereby established and created a commission
of City government to be known as the "Commission on the Arts." The
purpose of said Commission shall be to enhance the programming, administrative,
fundraising and governance capacities of arts organizations throughout
the City.
The Commission shall have the following powers,
duties and functions:
A. To provide cooperative administrative arrangements
for arts organizations.
B. To assist in providing funds as needed for arts entertainment
and culture organizations.
C. To receive and disburse dedicated revenues for shared
administrative, marketing and public information services.
D. To coordinate the continuing development of the City
Arts District.
E. To encourage broad participation from the public and
private sectors, the professions, educational institutions and community
leaders.
F. To help to plan, develop and oversee management of
a multiuse performing arts facility.
G. To develop, maintain and operate arts and supporting
facilities under ownership or through lease, as appropriate.
H. To help arts groups encourage all levels of government
to maintain and increase their commitment to the arts.
I. To provide suggestions on areas of need for governmental
support.
J. To assist in the implementation of a public art program.
K. To expand volunteer involvement.
L. To support the planning and completion of arts and
cultural memorials.
M. To promote Albany's leadership role as the hub of
Capital Region arts activity.
N. To advise the City on the appropriateness of the proposed location
of any proposed donations of physical art to the City in a manner
consistent with federal and state constitutional protections of free
speech and expression.
[Added 5-15-2017 by Ord.
No. 26.31.17]
O. To advise the Department of Planning and Development on the time,
place, and manner of any proposed long-term or temporary mural or
building or wall graphic that exceeds the size, height, shape, or
format of a sign in a manner consistent with federal and state constitutional
protections of free speech and expression.
[Added 5-15-2017 by Ord.
No. 26.31.17]
This article shall take effect immediately upon
final passage and signature into law.