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An ordinance to amend Section 2.112.030 of the
Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the purpose of the
Metropolitan Nashville
Arts Commission.
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WHEREAS, the
Metropolitan Nashville
Arts Commission has expressed a commitment to equity in art in Nashville and Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, according to the
Metro Arts Cultural Equity Statement, "
Metro Arts believes ALL Nashvillians should be able to participate in a creative life; and that the
arts drive a vibrant and equitable community"; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to include this commitment to equity in the purpose of the
Metropolitan Nashville
Arts Commission in Chapter 2.112 of the
Metropolitan Code of Laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 2.112.030 of the
Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by adding the following as a new subsection D and redesignating the subsequent subsection accordingly:
D. To promote equity in the
arts community;
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance amends Section 2.112.030 of the
Metropolitan Code of Laws, which contains the purpose of the
Metropolitan Nashville
Arts Commission. This Section currently provides that the purpose of the
Arts Commission is:
"A. To promote the study, participation in and appreciation of the visual, performing and literary
arts;
B. To support and participate in the presentation of displays, exhibits, recitals, concerts, lectures and symposia;
C. To cooperate with and assist public and private educational institutions, the media, and other private and governmental entities involved in artistic and cultural promotion;
D. To provide information and recommendations to the
metropolitan county council and the
metropolitan county mayor with respect t...
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