[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of East
Hampton 12-14-2010. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established a commission in East Hampton known
as the "East Hampton Arts and Cultural Commission" (EHACC). This commission
shall be formed to foster, promote, encourage and celebrate the excellence,
enjoyment, and abundance of arts and culture in East Hampton.
A.Â
The
Commission shall consist of seven regular members and up to two alternate
members, who shall be appointed by the East Hampton Town Council.
No more than five of the Commission's regular members shall be members
of the same political party and alternate members shall not be of
the same political party. The Commission's members will be electors
of the Town chosen for their knowledge, competence, or experience
in the arts or cultural activities. Initially, two members and one
alternate will be appointed to terms that end on December 31, 2022,
three members will be appointed to terms that end on December 31,
2021, and two members and one alternate will be appointed to terms
that end on December 31, 2020. All future terms will run for three-year
periods ending on December 31 of the third year. Vacancies shall be
filled by the Town Council for the balance of the unexpired term.
In addition, there may be a nonvoting student ad hoc member consisting
of an East Hampton High School student with interest in arts and culture
selected by the Superintendent of Schools or high school principal
to provide bidirectional communication between the Arts and Cultural
Commission and local students active in the arts.
[Amended 1-28-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01]
B.Â
The
members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall
be reimbursed for necessary budgeted expenses incurred in the performance
of their official duties.
The Commission is intended to support and promote interesting,
innovative and entertaining programs that are representative of the
fine, applied and performing arts in East Hampton. The Commission
will promote a supportive climate to attract artists of all ages,
cultures and areas of interest as well as to promote participation
in our community. Through its endeavors, the East Hampton Arts and
Cultural Commission will help to broaden understanding of and the
appreciation for artistic diversity, cultural awareness and a sense
of community spirit.
The Commission shall annually elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson,
and a Secretary, and shall have the power to make rules and regulations
for the transaction of its business. All its meetings shall be held
at an accessible place and be open to the public.
The East Hampton Arts and Cultural Commission shall have the
following duties and responsibilities:
A.Â
To
make an initial survey of the cultural and artistic resources of the
Town of East Hampton, including civic organizations, community theatre
companies, local artists, dance studios, and local private and civic
events.
B.Â
Produce
and update an ongoing arts and cultural events calendar which may
be distributed and promoted in hard copy or e-mail and posted on the
Town of East Hampton website.
C.Â
To
stimulate, encourage and promote community involvement in arts and
cultural events in East Hampton.
D.Â
To
advise and make recommendations to the Town Council on matters of
arts and cultural significance to the Town of East Hampton on at least
an annual basis.
E.Â
The
Commission may pursue and receive federal, state and municipal or
private monies for the purpose of fostering, assisting and encouraging
the arts and to encourage the participation in, and promotion, development
and appreciation of, artistic and cultural activities. All funds so
received will be held and expended in accordance with the requirements
of any governmental granting body and of the East Hampton Charter
and Code of Ordinances.
F.Â
To
enter into contracts, within the limits of the funds available, with
individuals, organizations and institutions for services and programs
which meet the objectives of the Commission. All such contracts will
require the prior approval of the Town Manager and will conform to
the requirements of the East Hampton Charter and Code of Ordinances
for purchases by Town agencies.
The Commission shall prepare a proposed estimate of receipts
and expenditures and may submit a proposed budget to the Town Manager
as provided in the Code of the Town of East Hampton.
The Commission may recommend to the Town Manager the appointment
of employees, and the use of facilities and services, necessary for
the discharge of its duties.
