The Snoqualmie arts commission is hereby created.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The arts commission shall consist of seven members, who shall reside within the city.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1014 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1110 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1119 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1188 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The members of the arts commission shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
Arts commission members shall serve two-year terms through December 31st. Three will expire on odd numbered years and four will expire on even numbered years. The position of a member shall become vacant upon such member's ceasing to meet the membership requirements. Vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner in which original appointments are made.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses pursuant to city ordinances and policies.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The arts commission shall organize as necessary to accomplish its purposes and shall abide by and conform to state laws regulating municipalities, city ordinances, policies and procedures.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The arts commission shall have the following duties and powers:
A. 
To hold regular public meetings.
B. 
To initiate, sponsor and 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 Snoqualmie for civic arts purposes, and to advise the city regarding the receipt of such donations and grants. All funds shall be submitted to the city finance department.
D. 
To advise the city concerning the receipt of or purchase of works of art to be placed on municipal property. If requested, the arts commission may advise on exterior and interior building structures.
E. 
To advise and assist the city in connection with such other artistic and heritage activities as the mayor or council may request.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
Every proposal concerning the procurement or placement of tangible artwork on city property shall be submitted to the arts commission for review and recommendation in compliance with such review procedures as the commission shall establish; provided, all proposed art shall be set before city council for its approval. The arts 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, will first be submitted to the arts commission for its review and recommendation to the council concerning its location and artistic value.
B. 
Aesthetic consideration pertaining to city property or the interior or exterior of city buildings will first be submitted to the arts commission for its review and recommendation to the council.
C. 
No existing work of art owned by the city of Snoqualmie should be removed, relocated or altered without prior review by the arts commission, which shall submit its recommendation to the council.
D. 
The arts commission shall exercise all reasonable supervision of established policy connected with the arts as may be assigned by the mayor and council. No art shall be displayed which is offensive to any race, religion, national origin, or other protected status.
(Ord. 866 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The mayor pro tem shall annually appoint one councilmember to serve as a liaison between the city council and the arts commission.
(Ord. 1287 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)