2.72.100 Functions and Responsibilities.
The function of the Pierce County Arts Commission shall be to serve as an information resource for the benefit of all branches and departments of County government in accordance with the following guidelines:
A. Encourage programs for the cultural enrichment of Pierce County;
B. Work closely with other councils, commissions, art advocacy groups, etc., and allied groups in other counties and municipalities to achieve cooperation and mutual benefit to the residents of the County in the area of the arts;
C. Encourage programs for the exchange of cultural activities among the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County and other counties, cities, states, and nations;
D. Examine every two years the conditions of monuments and works of art, and existing County facilities insofar as they serve to further the beauty of cultural enrichment of the County and make a report to the County Council and the County Executive, with recommendations for their care, maintenance, and approval;
E. Work directly with the Pierce County Economic Development Department regarding cultural resource related budget decisions and other matters.
F. In addition, the Commission shall have the following responsibilities for the benefit of all branches and departments of Pierce County government:
1. Review and make recommendations on all works of art to be acquired by the County, either by purchase, gift, or otherwise, including the placement of such work;
2. Review and make recommendations with reference to any existing works of art in the possession of the County in connection with the removal, relocation, alteration or placement of those works, including the loan of such works of art to other jurisdictions;
3. Render advice and assistance in the field of art, aesthetics, and beautification to other County boards and commissions and to other public bodies such as various school boards and the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department;
4. Determine a method or methods of selection of artists for commissioning with respect to design, execution and placement of works of art for which authorizations and/or appropriations have been made. Pursuant to such method or methods for such purpose, make recommendations to the County Council and Executive for the specific location and/or monies to be expended for works of art and/or arts facilities to be placed in, on or about County projects or existing public facilities;
5. Review and make recommendations with reference to the design of County parks and scenic sites at the time of the acquisition, development, or alteration thereof;
6. Establish, as a priority, systems and programs whereby the cultural resources and activities under the supervision of the Arts Commission are made available to the County at large;
7. Advise the Council and the Executive, as requested, on the Arts Commission's programs and activities, and develop recommendations regarding methods for generating revenue;
8. Review and make recommendations on all applications for County funding of the arts and other cultural resource related projects, programs, and activities.