§ 42-75-7 - Duties of commission. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-75-7

   § 42-75-7  Duties of commission. – The duties of the commission shall be:

   (1) To stimulate and encourage throughout Rhode Island thestudy and presentation of the performing, visual, and environmental arts andpublic interest and participation therein;

   (2) To survey and assess the needs of the arts throughoutRhode Island and to make recommendations to the general assembly and thegovernor to encourage the arts so as to meet the legitimate needs andaspirations of the citizens of the state;

   (3) To take any steps necessary and appropriate to expand thestate's cultural resources and to encourage the growth of local community artscouncils;

   (4) To encourage and protect freedom of artistic expressionin Rhode Island;

   (5) To co-operate with the commissioner of elementary andsecondary education in all areas in which the arts are applicable to primaryand secondary education, including the use of educational television and othermedia in the promotion and presentation of the arts; and

   (6) To coordinate activities among state departments andagencies engaged in the creation and implementation of arts districts. Tocooperate with and provide guidance and assistance to municipalities,businesses, nonprofit organizations, citizen groups and individuals in thecreation and implementation of arts districts as provided in § 44-18-30.Band to promote arts districts in the state.