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.