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:

 

  1. Upon their own initiative:
    1. Recommend for consideration by the Governing Body works of art for purchase and/or projects or requests for partnership relating to the purchase of art.
    2. Recommend for consideration by the Governing Body various artistic and cultural events and/or projects or requests for partnership related to artistic and/or cultural endeavors within the community.
    3. Make recommendations to the Governing Body regarding any matter that is believed to have a significant impact upon the aesthetic environment of the community.
    4. Present awards of recognition related to various artistic and cultural endeavors within the community.
    5. Form liaisons with other City advisory bodies and units as appropriate, including assignment of LCAC members to serve as formal liaisons with responsibility for effectively communicating arts and culture concerns, reporting on discussions with sister advisory body, and suggesting further engagement as appropriate at LCAC monthly meeting.
    6. Engage in the planning process for the City, with specific responsibility for representing arts and culture concerns in the overall planning process, and advise the Governing Body on arts and culture planning for the community.

 

 

  1.   Upon request of the Governing Body:
    1. Recommend works of art for purchase and/or projects or requests for partnership relating to the purchase of art.
    2. Recommend various artistic and cultural events and/or projects or requests for partnership related to artistic and/or cultural endeavors within the community.
    3. Study any proposed project with regard to various elements of artistic and/or cultural concern and prepare conclusions for consideration by the Governing Body.
    4. Present awards of recognition related to various artistic endeavors within the community.
    5. Undertake fund raising projects in conjunction with the purchase of works of art by the City or development of artistic and/or cultural events by the City.
    6. Conduct a review of plans, proposals, or projects relating to architecture, works of art, or artistic and cultural events and present advice and/or recommendations to the Governing Body.
    7. Coordinate or assist with artistic and cultural events within the community, including the procurement of facilities for such events, and support of those groups which are participating in such events.
    8. Form liaisons with other City advisory bodies and units as appropriate, including assignment of LCAC members to serve as formal liaisons.

 

 

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