Editor's Note: Prior to amendment by Ord. 03-663, this Chapter 2.44 was designated "Fine Arts Commission."
An Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission is hereby created and
established. The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission may be known
and referred to as the "West Hollywood Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission"
or as the "Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission."
(Prior code § 2960; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003)
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission shall consist of seven
members who shall have a significant interest in the city such as
residency, business or residential ownership, economic involvement,
or some other valid link to be determined by the City Council, or
to the purpose of the Commission. Commission members shall not be
officers or employees of the city.
(Prior code § 2961; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
95-446 § 1, 1995; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003)
Each member of the City Council shall appoint one member of
the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission. The Council as a whole will
appoint the remaining two members. Appointments shall be made at a
regular Council meeting.
(Prior code § 2962; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1; Ord. 03-663 § 14, 2003)
a.
Each
member of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission appointed directly
by individual councilmembers shall serve a two-year term commencing
on March 1st following a general municipal election at which the appointing
councilmember was elected. Upon expiration of the term of office,
each such Commission member shall continue to serve until his or her
successor is appointed and qualified. Each such member of the Commission
serves at the pleasure of the appointing councilmember and may be
removed by that councilmember at any time. In the event the office
of a councilmember becomes vacant during the term thereof, and until
the office is filled, the Commission member appointed by such councilmember
may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council.
b.
The
two Commission members appointed by the Council as a whole shall serve
two-year terms commencing on March 1st following a general municipal
election. Upon expiration of the term of office, each such Commission
member shall continue to serve until his or her successor is appointed
and qualified. Such members may be removed by a majority vote of the
City Council; provided, however, that no member of the Commission
may be removed prior to March 1st following any municipal election.
(Prior code § 2963; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
90-262 § 1, 1990; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003; Ord.
19-1067 § 3, 2019; Ord.
23-09 § 10, 2023)
For the five individually appointed positions, vacancies on
the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission shall be filled by appointment
of the individual councilmember or his or her successor who made the
appointment that is vacated. Vacancies in the two remaining at-large
seats shall be filled by appointment by the City Council.
(Prior code § 2964; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
95-446 § 2, 1995; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003)
If a member of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission is absent for more than three regular meetings in any twelve-month period, the office of such member shall be vacated. In such event, the City Clerk shall notify the City Council of the vacancy and shall advertise for a replacement. A successor may be appointed for the remainder of the term as provided in Section 2.40.050. Notwithstanding the foregoing, up to three additional absences in a twelve-month period will be permitted for the purpose of bonding with a new baby, adopted child, or foster child and will not be counted against the allowable number of excused absences.
(Prior code § 2965; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003; Ord.
23-09 § 11, 2023)
Regular meetings of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
shall be as provided in the Commission by-laws, provided that the
Commission shall meet no more than once monthly.
(Prior code § 2966; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003)
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission identifies the arts
and cultural needs of the community and is responsible for analyzing
methods of fulfilling these needs and interests and presenting alternative
recommendations for actions. The Commission promotes activities to
broaden the opportunities for citizen participation in the arts and
cultural affairs. It acts as a sounding board for individuals and
organizations that have an interest in the arts and cultural affairs
of the City, implements professional evaluation and screening of potential
arts and culture activities. The Commission also reviews and approves
final arts plans.
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission shall have the power
and be required to:
a.
Identify
the arts and cultural needs and interests of the community and be
responsible for analyzing methods of fulfilling these needs and interests
and presenting alternative recommendations for action.
b.
Promote
the arts and cultural activities to broaden the opportunities for
citizen participation in arts and culture.
c.
Act
as a sounding board for individuals and organizations who have an
interest in arts and culture and implement professional evaluation
and screening of potential arts and cultural activities.
(Prior code § 2967; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003; Ord.
23-09 § 12, 2023)
Accurate and permanent records of the acts of the Commission
shall be kept, and such records shall have the same status as records
of other administrative departments of the city.
(Prior code § 2968; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003)
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission shall organize and
operate in accordance with uniform by-laws for city commissions adopted
by the City Council.
(Prior code § 2969; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
02-627 § 3, 2002; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003)
Members of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission may receive
compensation for their services as set by resolution of the City Council.
The secretary of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission shall submit
to the Finance Officer at the end of each calendar month, a statement
showing the number of meetings of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
attended by each member during each month. No additional compensation
shall be made for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission
in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may
from time to time authorize in advance, expenditures for attendance
at seminars, institutes, or other meetings which the City Council
finds to be beneficial to the Commission members in the performance
of their duties and in the best interest of the city. Claims for such
expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject
to audit and approval by the City Council.
(Prior code § 2970; Ord. 129 § 1, 1987; Ord.
97-504 § 1, 1997; Ord.
03-663 § 14, 2003)
