[Adopted 12-21-1995]
There is hereby created a Cultural Commission for the City.
Said Commission shall encourage within the City of Derby participation
in and promotion, development, acceptance and appreciation of artistic and
cultural activities which include, but are not limited to, music, theater,
dance, opera, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, films and allied
arts and crafts and to this end may join with private patrons and with institutions
and professional organizations.
[Amended 4-23-1998]
Said Commission shall consist of seven members, all of whom shall be
appointed by the Mayor subject to approval of the Board of Aldermen, no more
than four of whom shall be from the same political party. All seven members
shall be appointed to serve three-year staggered terms in office. Thereafter,
at the expiration of the original term of office of each of the seven members,
each may be reappointed or his successor may be appointed for a term of three
years, except that any vacancy shall be filled within 30 days for the unexpired
portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment or by the
Board of Aldermen if the Mayor fails to act in a timely fashion.
The Chairman of this Commission is to be appointed by a vote of the
majority of its members at its first meeting of each calendar year. Thereafter,
the Commission shall meet at least once a month and at such other times as
the Commission may determine.
A.
The Derby Cultural Commission shall have the following
financial powers and duties:
(1)
To submit a proposed annual budget to the Board of Aldermen
and the Board of Apportionment and Taxation.
(2)
To enter into contracts within the limit of funds available,
with individuals, organizations and institutions for services which will further
the objectives of the Commission.
(3)
To enter into contracts within the limits of funds available,
with local, regional, state or federal associations for cooperative endeavors.
(4)
To solicit and accept gifts, contributions and bequests
of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations
for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the Commission.
(5)
To provide a written budget report to the Board of Aldermen
on the first of each month, which budget report shall include, but not be
limited to, the cumulative income for the year and the income and expenditures
for the previous calendar month. Said report shall be prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
[Added 7-18-1996]
