Art enhances Revere's identity as a community that values creative and diverse expressions. It builds a sense of civic pride and enriches the quality of our lives. Public art fulfills these purposes in a myriad of ways; by improving residents' experience of public spaces through harmonious design; by preserving and showcasing vistas; by introducing surprising elements into otherwise ordinary spaces; and especially by engaging residents with insightful interpretations of the community's cultural aspirations and history. Public art has the potential to humanize Revere's urban environment by inspiring conversations and bonding among residents. The Revere Public Art Commission (RPAC) recognizes the significance of integrating public art into the daily lives of our residents. RPAC supports a strong public art program and encourages engagement of and collaboration among individuals, private groups, and public organizations for all public art installations, both temporary and permanent.
(C.O. 23-057, § V. 1, 5/8/2023; C.O. 20-384, § 1, 2/8/2021)
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Composition. The commission shall consist of at least five and no more than nine members. Of the members, there shall be one chair, one recording secretary, one outreach secretary, and one student whose appointment shall commence on the first day of July following the completion of the student's junior year in high school.
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Terms and appointments. The term of the initial appointments shall be one, two, or three years except for the student appointment. For initial appointments totaling five members, there shall be no more than two three-year appointments, no more than two two-year appointments, and no more than one one-year appointment. For initial appointments totaling seven members, there shall be no more than two three-year appointments, no more than three two-year appointments, and no more than two one-year appointments. For initial appointments totaling nine members, there shall be no more than four three-year appointments, no more than three two-year appointments, and no more than two one-year appointments. The student appointment shall be deemed a one-year appointment and shall begin on July 1st following the student's junior year and terminate on June 30th at the conclusion of the student's senior year. Upon completion of the first appointed term, all member terms shall be two years. Appointments to the public art commission are subject to confirmation by the city council in accordance with the city's Charter.
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Vacancies. Each member of the public arts commission shall continue to serve after the expiration of their term until their successor has been appointed and has been duly qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the period of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
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Records. The commission shall establish and maintain operating rules and regulations which shall be reviewed annually at the commission's first meeting in January. The Commission shall maintain accurate meeting minutes to include all actions, decisions, and votes in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. The commission shall also maintain an accurate listing of its members and terms of appointment.
(C.O. 23-057, § V. 2, 3, 5/8/2023; C.O. 22-300, 12/5/2022; C.O. 20-384, § 1, 2/8/2021)
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The commission shall serve in conjunction with and under the general oversight of the office of strategic planning and economic development, and the director of such office shall appoint a member of the staff to act as secretary/liaison to the commission. The secretary/liaison will act as the conduit between the commission and the city with respect to applications for grants, requests for proposals, facilitating contracts, and other relevant functions of the commission.
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The commission officers shall establish their rule and regulations of operation within ninety days of their commencement as a commission. The rules and regulations shall include procedures to solicit, promote, and select public art proposals and projects. Thereafter, the commission shall assume general duties defined in the rules and regulations as needed to support the commission's goals and objectives.
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The commission shall meet a minimum of six times per calendar year and any other times as called by the chair. The commission may establish additional guidelines, including but not limited to, creating the public art application process and art approval policies.
(C.O. 23-057, § V. 4, 5/8/2023; C.O. 20-384, § 1, 2/8/2021)