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 […]