The Public Art Commission recommends an appeals step as part of the public art acquisition process. The intention is to ensure that public art process and criteria are followed. Therefore, appeals would be based on process issues only.
A. 
Information about the appeal and selection procedures will be shared with the public at the start of each acquisition process in order to promote understanding of public art and to ensure an open process. In addition, should it be necessary, Commission decisions may be appealed in writing based on the following criteria:
(1) 
The decision was based on something other than the established review criteria;
(2) 
The required information or other pertinent supporting material was not used during the review process; and/or
(3) 
Conflict of interest procedures were not followed.
B. 
Appeals should be submitted in writing after the appellant has first consulted with the Commission to review the considerations that went into the acquisition or donation process. Appeals should be submitted to the Common Council in writing within two weeks of written notification or public announcement of the selection, acquisition, or donation.
C. 
Upon receipt of the appeal letter, the Common Council and the Commission Chairperson will meet within two weeks with the appellant to hear their grounds for reconsideration. The Common Council has the authority to determine whether or not there are grounds for reconsideration based on the appeal criteria listed above. If there are grounds, the Common Council will review the process and decision. After the reconsideration, a letter will be sent to the appellant.
D. 
Notice of appeals will be shared with the City Council.
E. 
All appeals will be reported in the annual report.
F. 
Since this is a City program, only City residents have the ability to submit appeals.