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File #: 16-1702    Version: 1 Name: Consider Establishing a New Advisory Board to the City Council, the Mansfield Arts Commission, and Appointing Members
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/20/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/25/2016 Final action: 1/25/2016
Title: Consider Establishing a New Advisory Board to the City Council, the Mansfield Arts Commission, and Appointing Members
Sponsors: Theresa Cohagen

Title

Consider Establishing a New Advisory Board to the City Council, the Mansfield Arts Commission, and Appointing Members

 

Requested Action

Approve the establishment of the Mansfield Arts Commission

 

Recommendation

Approve the establishment of the Mansfield Arts Commission

 

Description/History

A request was made by the citizens to establish an arts council. The City Council directed staff at the December 14 meeting to meet with the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund sub-committee to discuss the possibility of establishing an arts council.  The sub-committee met on January 11th and agreed to move forward with establishing a seven-member board to be appointed by the City Council and name it the Mansfield Arts Commission. The sub-committee met on January 21st to determine seven members to propose to the City Council for appointment.

 

Justification

The Commission will consist of seven (7) Council-appointed members and will serve as an advisory board to the City Council and City staff regarding tourism and arts for the community.

 

Funding Source

N/A

 

Prepared By

Theresa Cohagen, Convention & Visitors Bureau

theresa.cohagen@mansfield-tx.gov

817-804-5785