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An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.112 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the membership of the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and the process for approving the criteria for awarding funds.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 2.112.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
2.112.020 - Membership and term of office.
The commission shall be composed of fifteen members to be appointed by the mayor and to serve without compensation. All members of the commission shall be confirmed by the metropolitan county council. The members shall serve staggered terms of four years. All vacancies of any commission member shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.
Section 2. That Section 2.112.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is further amended by deleting Subsection H in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
H. Award funds appropriated to it by the metropolitan council to deserving nonprofit civic and nonprofit charitable organizations. Criteria for the awarding of such funds shall be established by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and approved by resolution of the metropolitan council each year before funds are awarded.
1. A "nonprofit charitable organization" is defined as one in which no part of the net earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual and which provides year-round services benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the municipality.
2. A "nonprofit civic organization" is defined as a civic organization exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c) of the IRS Code. A nonprofit civic organization must operate primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterment and social improvements through efforts to maintain and increase employment opportunities in the municipality.
3. For purposes of this code section, both nonprofit charitable organizations and nonprofit civic organizations shall be involved in the study, participation in and appreciation of the visual, performing and literary arts for the Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County area.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government requiring it.