Section 359.137 – Staff.
The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department shall employ, in accordance with the State Personnel Relations Law, the staff necessary to allow the program to carry out the provisions of ORS 359.010 to 359.142. [1993 c.209 §3]
Section 359.142 – Rules.
The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, may adopt such rules for the operation of the Arts Program as the director determines necessary or convenient for the program to perform its duties and functions. [1993 c.209 §4]
Section 359.130 – Powers not granted or transferred.
(1) The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department shall not direct, supervise or control the policy, programs, personnel, curriculum or administration of any public or private agency, school, association or entity having to do with the arts. (2) Nothing in ORS 359.010 to 359.142 is intended to transfer from any other state agency […]
Section 359.135 – Administrator; appointment; salary; duties.
(1) The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, upon consultation with and the approval of the Oregon Arts Commission, shall appoint the Administrator of the Arts Program who shall serve at the pleasure of the director. (2) The administrator shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or as fixed by the […]
Section 359.010 – Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142.
As used in ORS 359.010 to 359.142, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Arts” includes, but is not limited to: (a) Instrumental and vocal music; (b) Dance, drama and folk art; (c) Creative writing and poetry; (d) Architecture and landscaping design and the fields allied to them; (e) Museum-related activities including, but not limited to: […]
Section 359.020 – Oregon Arts Commission; members; term; qualifications; vacancy; term limit; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses.
(1) The Oregon Arts Commission is created as a policy-making and advisory body within the Oregon Business Development Department. The commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor. The term of a member is four years, and the member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (2) Persons appointed members of […]
Section 359.025 – Commission duties.
(1) The Oregon Arts Commission shall perform the following duties: (a) Serve as a body to advise governmental bodies and agencies and private persons on the development and implementation of state policies and programs relating to the arts, heritage, historic preservation, humanities and culture, and to assist in the coordination of these activities. (b) Advise […]
Section 359.030 – Objectives of Arts Program.
The objectives of the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department are: (1) To complement, assist and strengthen existing or planned programs and activities of public and private associations in the arts to promote the broadest statewide public benefit, while maintaining high artistic and scholarly standards. (2) To encourage and give greater opportunities and […]
Section 359.040 – Duties of Arts Program.
To carry out its objectives the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department shall: (1) Develop programs and plans: (a) To encourage broad public participation in, and understanding of, programs in the arts. (b) To encourage public interest in conserving and understanding the cultural and artistic heritage of the state and of its people. […]
Section 359.050 – Powers of Arts Program.
(1) In performing its duties, the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department, within the limits of available funds, may: (a) Conduct hearings and conferences to develop facts, to explain programs and activities, and to obtain advice. (b) Enter into agreements with other public agencies and with associations and individuals for services that will […]