The term "art" as used in this chapter shall mean visual, literary and performing arts including, but not limited to:
A. 
Sculpture, painting, weaving, photography, films, printmaking, drawing, calligraphy, fine crafts in: clay, fiber, and textiles, wood, metal, glass, plastics, leather, and other material, mixed media including collage;
B. 
Theater, opera, musical comedy, ballet, contemporary and folk dance;
C. 
Symphonic, chamber, vocal, choral, band, and folk music;
D. 
Poetry, creative writing and drama.
(Ord. 670 § 1, 1995)
The arts commission shall promote and encourage public programs to further the development and public awareness of and interest in the fine and performing arts and preservation of the cultural heritage of the city, and to act in an advisory capacity to the city in connection with the artistic and cultural development of the city. Such commission shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the mayor. Members shall serve for a term of two years. Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.
(Ord. 670 § 1, 1995; Ord. 714 § 1, 1998; Ord. 804 § 1, 2004)
The arts commission shall organize, adopt administrative rules and procedures necessary to accomplish its purposes, and elect from its members such officers as it shall deem necessary. The city council shall act as the point of appeal for conflict of unresolved issues. As a part of the city government the arts commission shall abide by and conform to state laws regulating municipalities, city ordinances, policies and procedures.
(Ord. 670 § 1, 1995; Ord. 694 § 1, 1997; Ord. 804 § 1, 2004)
The arts commission shall have the following duties and powers:
A. 
To hold regular public meetings and keep written record of its proceedings which shall be a public record with copies to be submitted to the mayor and city clerk within two weeks after each meeting;
B. 
To initiate, sponsor, or conduct alone or in cooperation with other public or private agencies, public programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, the fine and performing arts, and preservation of the cultural heritage of the city. Any agreements with another entity must have prior approval by the city council;
C. 
To encourage donations and grants to the city of Deer Park for civic arts purposes, to advise the city regarding the receipt of such donations and grants. All funds shall be submitted to the city treasurer. The arts commission shall submit their budget recommendations to the mayor's office by October 1st of each year;
D. 
To advise the city concerning the receipt of or purchase of works of art to be placed on municipal property. If requested may advise on exterior and interior building structures;
E. 
To advise and assist the city in connection with such other artistic and heritage activities.
(Ord. 670 § 1, 1995; Ord. 694 § 1, 1997)
Every proposal concerning the procurement or placement of tangible art works on city property shall be submitted to the arts commission in compliance with the commission's standard review procedure as provided herein. The commission shall perform the following functions:
A. 
Every work of art to be donated for placement or erection on city property, and every work of art which becomes the property of the city by purchase, gift, or otherwise, may first be submitted to the arts commission for its review and recommendation to the mayor concerning its location and artistic value;
B. 
Aesthetic consideration pertaining to city property or the interior or exterior of city buildings may first be submitted to the arts commission for its review and recommendation to the mayor;
C. 
No existing work of art owned by the city of Deer Park shall be removed, relocated or altered without prior review by the arts commission, which shall submit its recommendation to the mayor;
D. 
The commission shall exercise all reasonable supervision of policy connected with the arts as may be assigned by the mayor.
(Ord. 670 § 1, 1995; Ord. 694 § 1, 1997)