[Adopted 5-3-1993 by Ord. No. 772]
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Editor’s Note: Former Art. I was redesignated as Art. II 3-17-2014 by Ord. No. 953.
The Havre de Grace Arts Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission," is hereby established.
[Amended 7-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1195]
The Commission shall consist of no less than five and no more than 11 members. One member of the Havre de Grace City Council shall serve as an ex officio voting member.
[Amended 7-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1195]
The Mayor shall, with the consent of the City Council, appoint all members of the Commission. The ex officio member's term shall coincide with his or her official tenure on the City Council. All members shall be eligible for reappointment.
[Amended 7-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1195]
The Commission shall elect a Chairperson from one of its appointed members and create and fill other offices as it shall from to time determine are in the best interests of fulfilling the duties of the Commission. The term of the Chairperson shall be for one year with eligibility for re-election. The Commission shall keep a record of its meetings, which shall be kept public. It shall hold meetings as necessary not less than four times a year. A majority of the appointed members in office, without regard to vacancies, shall constitute a quorum.
The purpose of the Commission will be to coordinate, promote and support performing and fine arts events within the City of Havre de Grace.
The Commission shall have the following duties and powers:
A. 
Support and encourage the development of performing and fine arts in the City.
B. 
Review legislation and policy decisions of the Mayor and City Council in order to identify their impact on performing and fine arts in the City.
C. 
Coordinate the development, publication and distribution of brochures and pamphlets which deal with performing and fine arts events within the City.
D. 
Identify and assist in the application for income from county, state, and federal government sources which will assist in supporting performing and fine arts in the City of Havre de Grace.
E. 
Cooperate with other government agencies at the county, state, and federal level for the purpose of promoting performing and fine arts in the City.
F. 
To appoint such committees as it deems necessary and proper including, but not limited to, a steering committee which shall consist of not less than five nor more than seven members which shall include the Chairperson. All members of said steering committee shall be members of the Commission and shall have the power to vote on Commission decisions.