2012 New York Consolidated Laws
ACA - Arts and Cultural Affairs
Title B - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS
Article 3 - (3.01 - 3.15) COUNCIL ON THE ARTS
3.05 - General powers and duties of council.

 
    § 3.05. General  powers  and duties of council. The council shall have
  the following powers and duties:
    1. To stimulate and encourage  throughout  the  state  the  study  and
  presentation  of  the  performing  and fine arts and public interest and
  participation therein;
    2. To make such surveys as may  be  deemed  advisable  of  public  and
  private  institutions  engaged within the state in artistic and cultural
  activities,  including  but  not  limited  to,  music,  theatre,  dance,
  painting,  sculpture,  architecture,  and allied arts and crafts, and to
  make  recommendations  concerning  appropriate  methods   to   encourage
  participation  in  and  appreciation  of the arts to meet the legitimate
  needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state;
    3. To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage
  public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand  the
  state's cultural resources;
    4. To hold public or private hearings;
    5.   To   enter   into  contracts,  within  the  amount  available  by
  appropriation therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions
  for services furthering the  educational  objectives  of  the  council's
  programs;
    6.   To   enter   into  contracts,  within  the  amount  available  by
  appropriation  therefor,  with  local  and  regional  associations   for
  cooperative  endeavors  furthering  the  educational  objectives  of the
  council's programs;
    7. To accept gifts, contributions and bequests of  unrestricted  funds
  from  individuals,  foundations, corporations and other organizations or
  institutions for the purpose of furthering the educational objectives of
  the council's programs;
    8. To make and sign any agreements and to do and to perform  any  acts
  that  may be necessary, desirable or proper to carry out the purposes of
  this chapter;
    9. To promote tourism by supporting arts and cultural  projects  which
  would   stimulate  tourism  and  improve  the  state's  attractions  for
  tourists.
    10. To administer the New York state musical instrument revolving fund
  in accordance with the provisions of section ninety-seven-v of the state
  finance law.