An arts commission is hereby established to perform the following functions. All advisory committee roles and responsibilities will be defined and approved by the city council as an appendix to the mayor and city council protocol manual.
(Ord. 1052 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
The city recognizes that support for artists and arts organizations, development and stewardship of public art, arts education and cultural development are public necessities and essential for the continuing growth and development of Yelm's citizens, economy, and quality of life. The primary duty of the Yelm arts commission is to identify and actively encourage the development and sustainability of the arts in the city by serving as the city's primary resource in matters of public art and culture, as provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. 1052 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
A. 
The commission is an advisory body to the city administrator and city council on issues relating to artwork and art endeavors in the city of Yelm.
B. 
The term "artwork" as used in this chapter shall include, without limitations, paintings, murals, stained glass, sculptures, bas-reliefs, monuments, fountains, arches or other structures of a permanent or temporary character intended for ornament or commemoration or any such graphic display as may be incorporated into the design and construction of public improvements deemed to illustrate historical, tribal, cultural or artistic impression.
C. 
The commission shall be responsible for:
1. 
Developing policies for the acquisition, display and presentation/placement of public artwork;
2. 
Identifying projects that can benefit from artists' involvement;
3. 
Selecting artists to be commissioned, provided they are consistent with the venue, community standards, plans of the city and within the commission's current budget, to be approved by the city administrator;
4. 
Providing advice to the city administrator regarding appropriate maintenance of public artwork after the work is in place.
D. 
The commission is authorized to take the following actions:
1. 
Advise the city administrator on the receipt of and/or purchase of artwork to be placed on municipal property;
2. 
Review and make recommendations to the city administrator on all artwork acquired by the city;
3. 
Gather information, perform studies and do whatever is deemed necessary to acquire a sufficient basis to adequately advise the city administrator as to the appropriate cultural and artistic development for the city, including, but not limited to, the acquisition and construction of cultural facilities and/or projects such as museums, performing art centers and convention facilities;
4. 
Provide recommendations to the city administrator in connection with cultural and artistic endeavors, projects, acquisitions of funds and expenditures in which the city becomes involved and will act as representative of the community in such matters;
5. 
Encourage, conduct, sponsor or cosponsor public programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, the arts and Yelm's cultural and tribal heritage;
6. 
Encourage donations, grants and other support to further expand the arts and cultural services and programs available to the citizens of Yelm, including obtaining private, local, state and federal funds;
7. 
Develop cooperation and coordination with Yelm and Nisqually Tribal schools and local, regional and national arts organizations;
8. 
Provide public information about art, cultural and tribal activities in the city or affecting the city;
9. 
Serve as the "point of contact" for all individuals and groups in the Yelm community to bring their concerns and ideas concerning the arts;
10. 
Explore, promote, provide encouragement and aid to arts-related projects and events that provide an economic benefit and/or beautify and enhance the image of the city;
11. 
To take such other actions as the city administrator may direct from time to time.
E. 
The commission shall not incur any indebtedness on behalf of the city without express approval of the city administrator.
(Ord. 1052 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1073 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)