Bill Text: GA HB264 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-07-01 - Effective Date [HB264 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HB264-Introduced.html

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11 HB 264/AP

House Bill 264 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)

By: Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th, and Huckaby of the 113th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 50-12-22, relating to appointment of members, terms, vacancies, expenses, removal, chairman, and meetings, as follows:

"(b) Members shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the work of the council when authorized in advance by the director of the Office of Planning and Budget commissioner of economic development."

SECTION 2.

Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-23, relating to powers and duties generally, as follows:

"50-12-23.

The council shall advise the Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget Department of Economic Development concerning methods and programs to:

(1) Stimulate and encourage the study and development of the arts as well as public interest and participation therein;

(2) Encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of the this state;

(3) Expand the this state's cultural resources;

(4) Encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts;

(5) Assist the communities and organizations within the this state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs; and

(6) Survey public and private institutions engaged within the this state in cultural activities, including, but not limited to, architecture, dance, folk arts and applied arts and crafts, literature, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and theater."

SECTION 3.

Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-24, relating to the annual report, as follows:

"50-12-24.

The council shall submit an annual report to the Governor and to the commissioner of economic development concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the this state."

SECTION 4.

Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-25, relating to the powers and authority of the Office of Planning and Budget as to the council, as follows:

"50-12-25.

The Office of Planning and Budget Department of Economic Development shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the purposes established by this article, including, but not limited to, the powers:

(1) To establish overall policy for grant awards, evaluations, and programs recommended by the council;

(2) To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and do and perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this article;

(3) To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties;

(4) To accept, on behalf of the state, any federal funds granted by act of Congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of this article; and, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, to expend such funds for the purposes set forth in the appropriations Act;

(5) To accept any grants, gifts, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of this article;

(6) To propose methods to encourage private initiative in the arts; and

(7) To advise and consult with the Governor; the General Assembly; national foundations; and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors generally."

SECTION 5.

Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 50-12-26, relating to the appointment of personnel for council, as follows:

"50-12-26.

The director of the Office of Planning and Budget commissioner of economic development shall select and appoint such personnel as the director commissioner shall determine to be necessary to support the council and the programs undertaken pursuant to this article."

SECTION 6.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.