Title 39 — Libraries and Cultural Institutions.

The enactment of this chapter by the Council is done pursuant to the authority vested in the Council under § 1-204.04(b).

As used in this chapter: (1) The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia established under § 1-204.21. (2) The term “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia established under § 1-204.01. (3) The term “Commission” means the Commission on the Arts an…

(a) In order to evaluate and initiate action on matters relating to the arts, to encourage programs and the development of programs which promote progress in the arts, there is established, in the Office of the Mayor, in the District of Columbia, a commission to be known as the C…

The Commission shall: (a)(1) Take action concerning the needs of the residents of the District of Columbia for activities in the arts and humanities, and concerning the development and improvement of activities in the arts and humanities in the District of Columbia; (2) Prepare a…

(a) There shall be an Executive Director for the Commission who shall be appointed by the Commission. The Executive Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Commission and shall be responsible for supervising the remainder of the staff of the Commission. He shall…

(a) There is established the Arts and Humanities Enterprise Fund (“Fund”) to be operated by the Commission. (a-1) There shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) Repealed. (2) Interest earned on money deposited into the Fund. (3) Private donations, gifts, and grants; and (4) Proceeds…

(a) The Mayor shall instruct the Office of Management and Budget Systems to coordinate with the Commission the establishment of a bookkeeping and accounting system to allow for swift transference of grant monies from the District government to a recipient, and shall instruct that…