US Laws, Codes, Statutes & Cases

 
    § 2505. Cultural affairs advisory commission. 1. There shall be in the
  department  a  cultural  affairs  advisory  commission consisting of not
  fewer than fifteen nor more than  twenty-one  members,  exclusive  of  a
  deputy mayor, the commissioner of cultural affairs, and the commissioner
  of  parks  and  recreation,  who  shall serve as ex-officio members. The
  members of the advisory commission shall serve without compensation.
    2. a. Members other than ex-officio members shall be appointed by  the
  mayor for a term of three years and provided that of those members first
  taking  office one-third shall serve for one year, one-third shall serve
  for  two  years  and  the  remainder  shall  serve  for   three   years.
  Notwithstanding  the  date  of  appointment,  the terms of members first
  taking office shall be deemed to commence on the effective date of  this
  chapter.
    b.  The  mayor shall designate one of the members of the commission to
  be chairman and one to be vice-chairman.
    3. The commission shall advise the commissioner  and  the  mayor  with
  respect  to  cultural  activities in the city and in furtherance of this
  function shall:
    a. formulate and recommend goals with regard  to  cultural  activities
  and policy;
    b.  foster  coordination  among  city,  state and federal agencies and
  other  organizations  and  institutions   with   respect   to   cultural
  activities;
    c.   compile   data  and  reports  and  submit  its  findings  to  the
  commissioner and the mayor; and
    d. perform such other related functions and  duties  which  may,  from
  time to time, be deemed appropriate by the mayor.
    4.  All  city  agencies are directed to cooperate with the commission,
  consistent with the law, in order to  coordinate  and  promote  cultural
  activities in this city.