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A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-272, increasing the Arts Advisory Panel membership from seven to nine members and setting forth membership requirements for the two new members.
(Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29040 adopted by the City Commission on March 29, 1996 and amended by Resolutions 2010-58, 2011-147, and 2015-272 established an Arts Advisory Panel, outlining its purpose, qualifications, membership, appointment and removal, and meeting requirements; and
WHEREAS, the commission desires to revise membership qualifications, appoint members directly, and impose a residency requirement on Arts Advisory Panel members, consistent with most other boards and committees in the City; and
WHEREAS, upon passage of this resolution, the zoning code will be amended to reflect the revisions to the Arts Advisory Panel.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES:
SECTION 1. Incorporation. That the foregoing “Whereas” clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon the adoption hereof.
SECTION 2. Purpose. The Arts Advisory Panel was established for the purpose of making recommendations to the Cultural Development Board regarding the selection, creation, and acceptance of works of art. In addition, the Arts Advisory Panel may be called upon by the Cultural Development Board to act as an artist selection committee, and to provide other artistic guidance as the Cultural Development Board determines is necessary.
In acting as an artist selection committee, the Arts Advisory Panel can make recommendations regarding (a) purchases of public art, (b) the selection of artists and approval of concepts for public art commissions, and (c) the selection of artists, artworks and/or curators for temporary exhibitions; and
In addition, the Panel can make recommendations regardin...
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