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COMPOSITION AND FUNCTION OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL

  1. The Art in Public Places Panel, appointed by the Arts Commission, shall have seven (7) members and serve as a standing committee of the Arts Commission. The Art in Public Places Panel shall be comprised of one representative from the Arts Commission and others as the Commission might appoint. At a minimum the Panel's membership shall include five (5) visual art professionals, two of whom shall be representatives from the environmental design fields (architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning/design). Selection of the panelists shall reflect the ethnic, artistic, economic, and demographic diversity of the community. All panelists shall possess a knowledge of contemporary visual art. Panelists shall serve two-year terms. The Director of Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services or designee shall serve ex-officio without vote. The Panel shall elect its own officers and establish by-laws. Staggered terms shall be provided for by the drawing of lots such that three members of the first panel shall agree to serve for only one year.

  2. The primary functions/responsibilities of the Art in Public Places Panel are to:

    1. Assist the Arts Commission in the promulgation of guidelines to implement the provisions of the Art in Public Places Ordinance, including methods of selecting artists and commissioning works of art;

    2. Provide review responsibilities for the provisions of the Art in Public Places Ordinance and its Guidelines;

    3. Make recommendations regarding appropriations for works of art and art projects, through the Arts Commission, the City Council or City Manager;

    4. Review, on a biennial basis, the artwork projects of the Art in Public Places Program as a reflection of the intent of the Art in Public Places Ordinance and Program.

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