§ 162.03. Public art advisory board, creation, and composition.

1.

A public art advisory board is hereby created as a body of individuals appointed by the mayor and consented to by city council that shall have the duty and responsibility to make recommendations to the city council on public art projects.

2.

The public art advisory board must be comprised of seven (7) members and two (2) alternates as follow:

a.

A representative of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce.

b.

A representative of the Treasure Coast Builders' Association.

c.

Whenever possible, the remaining members should be representative of one (1) or more of the following classifications:

i.

Architect, or interior designer;

ii.

Landscape architect or land use planner;

iii.

Professional in the field of art;

iv.

Art or architectural historian;

v.

Art educator;

vi.

Artist.

3.

All members and alternates of the public art advisory board must reside within the city limits for a minimum of one (1) year preceding appointment.

4.

Each member of the public art advisory board serves without compensation.

5.

No member of the public art advisory board may be the artist, provide the artwork, provide art consulting services, or have any interest in any artwork to be reviewed by the board, whether proposed by a private developer or the city.

6.

The public art advisory board may be suspended by the city council if the appointed membership is less than three (3) members or at least two (2) consecutive meetings have been canceled due to the lack of a quorum for the transaction of business. In the event the public art advisory board is suspended, the city manager or their designee shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the public art advisory board as provided under this chapter.

7.

All meetings of the public art advisory board must comply with Florida law.

(Ord. No. 18-67, § 1, 12-10-18)