Powers, Duties & Functions
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Powers, Duties and Functions of the Commission
The City Ordinance that established the Carson City Cultural Commission clearly delineates the Commission’s powers. The Commission will adopt for approval by the Carson City Board of Supervisors appropriate rules for conducting the Commission’s
business. Each year, the Commission must submit an annual report and work-plan to the Board of Supervisors no later than May 1 of each year. Commissioners must file annual statements of economic interest pursuant
to the city’s conflict of interest requirement in compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes. Commissioners shall declare any conflicts of interest on associated agenda items and most abstain from any discussion of or any votes taken in relation to declared conflicts of interest.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
The functions of the Carson City cultural commission include, but are not limited to:
1.Advising the board of supervisors on matters pertaining to the city’s arts and cultural programming.
2.Fostering public and private partnerships for providing arts and cultural programs for the citizens of Carson City, without directly engaging in program management deemed in competition with existing constituent organization programming.
3.Promoting access and awareness for the public to the highest quality arts opportunities possible .
4.Promoting an environment that supports the work and advancement of artists and arts groups and celebrate the city for its ethnic diversity, creativity and its leadership in arts and culture.
5.Making recommendations to the board of supervisors regarding grants-in-aid to individual and group of artists cultural groups and arts organizations.
6.Encouraging the provision of cultural and artistic facilities and features in public and commercial construction.
7.Facilitating and promoting the establishment of an Art in Public places policy that supports the installation of publicly significant art installations, and encourage the inclusion of public art components in private development.
8.Helping to identify and designate cultural districts, neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the city.
9.Promoting a cultural environment that stimulates economic development, cultural tourism and enhanced public participation.
10.Promoting greater arts education in the schools and through programs accessible to the public.
Contact us:
Carson City Office of Business Development
108 E Proctor St
Carson City, NV 89701
775-283-7080
775-887-2286 - fax
