RESOLUTION NO. 7140
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, DETAILING THE MEMBERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LAWRENCE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 6773.
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence has recognized the importance in the community of promoting cultural enrichment for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, numerous groups have shown an interest in providing a mechanism to coordinate various cultural arts activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS:
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP. The Governing Body
of the City of Lawrence hereby endorses the continued existence of the Lawrence
Cultural Arts Commission, which was
established December, 1973, as the Lawrence Arts
Commission and was renamed the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission (LCAC) in 2008,
which shall consist of the mayor, or his/her
appointee; the chairperson of the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission,
or his/her appointee, all ex-officio members and eleven (11) members
to be appointed by the Mayor as persons competent to determine the value of
artistic works, architecture and events which affect the environment of the
City of Lawrence. The chairperson of the Cultural Arts Commission shall be
elected annually from among the eleven (11) appointed members. Members of the Cultural
Arts Commission shall receive no compensation. The terms of office for
appointed members shall be three (3) years. Any vacancies shall be filled by
appointment by the Mayor for the un-expired terms. Appointed members may not be
appointed for more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms except that a
member appointed to fill an un-expired term shall, if reappointed, be entitled
to serve two (2) full three (3) year terms in addition to the partial term.
SECTION 2. RESPONSIBILITIES. The mission (purpose) of the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission is to enhance and enliven the community by promoting arts and cultural opportunities and education while nurturing an environment of aesthetic vitality. In order to effectuate this mission, the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission shall have the following responsibilities:
For the purpose of Section 2, the term “artistic events” includes festivals, concerts, theatrical productions and exhibitions.
SECTION 3. Resolution No. 6773 is hereby repealed in its entirety, it being the intent of the Governing Body that the terms of this Resolution supersede it..
Adopted by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, this day of , 2015.
APPROVED:
Mike Amyx
Mayor
ATTEST:
Brandon McGuire
Acting City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Toni R. Wheeler
City Attorney