1990 BILL 219 Second Session, 22nd Legislature, 39 Elizabeth II THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 219 ARTS COUNCIL ACT MRS. GAGNON First Readmg Second Reading Committee of the Whole Third Reading Royal Assent Bill 219 Mrs. Gagnon BILL 219 1990 ARTS COUNCIL ACT (Assented to , 1990) HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as foUows:

Definitions J J^ ^^^ ^^t, (a) "arts" means the arts of the theatre, Uterature, music, painting, sculpture, architecture or the graphic arts, and includes any other simUar creative or interpretative activity; (b) "CouncU" means the Alberta Arts CouncU; (c) "Miiuster" means the Minister of Culture and MulticulturaUsm.

Council created 2 There Is hcrcby created a corporation known as the Alberta Arts CouncU, consisting of a chairman, a vice-chakmem and 10 members. 3 The Lieutenant Governor in CouncU shaU appoint the chakman, vice-chairman and members of the CouncU, each of whom shaU hold office for a term of 3 years, except that, of those first appointed, 4 shaU be appointed for a term of one year, 4 for 2 years, and 4 for 3 years. 4 The chakman, the vice-chairman and the other members of the CouncU may be paid reasonable travelUng and Uving expenses mcurred by them whUe away from thek ordinary places of residence on the business of the CouncU, out of money appropriated to that purpose by the Legislature. 5 A majority of the members of the CouncU constitutes a Appointment Allowances and expenses iionim quorum whether or not a vacancy exists in the membersh CouncU.

Objects and 5 jf jg {hg functlou of thc CouucU and k has power to ] ^'"^'^ the study and enjoyment of and the production of worl arts, and to such end may, (

a) assist, co-operate with and enUst the aid of orgai whose objects are simUar to the objects of the Coun (

b) provide through appropriate organizations or othei grants, scholarships or loans to persons in Alberta f or research in the arts in Alberta or elsewhere or to in other provinces or territories of Canada or an countries for study or research in the arts in Alberta (

c) make awards to persons in Alberta for out! accompUshments in the arts. By-laws j jj^g CQUUCU may make by-laws regulating its proceedl generaUy for the conduct and management of its activitie Meetings g jhc CouucU sUaU mcct at least 4 tunes a year m the Edmonton on such days as are fixed by the Council, and other times and places as the CouncU considers advisable Funds 9(j^) -pjjg operation of the CouncU shaU be funded money appropriated to that purpose by the Legislature.

(2) The CouncU may receive such money as is appropriat purpose by the Legislature and may also acquke money, s( or other property, real or personal, by gift, devise, bee otherwise, and may expend, administer or dispose of a money, securkies or other property ki the promotion of ks subject to the terms, if any, upon which such money, secu other property were given, devised, bequeathed or otherwi payable to the CouncU. tTmmmee' }^0) Thc Lieutcnaut Governor m CouncU may estal mvestment committee composed of the chakman of the < a member of the CouncU designated by the CouncU and i appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in CouncU.

(2) The mvestment committee shaU aid and advise the with respect to the mvestment of any of its moneys that n ks hands from time to time. 11 The accounts and financial transactions of the Council audited annually by the Auditor General, and a report oft shall be made to the CouncU and to the Minister. Annual report 12 Thc chairm^u of the CouncU shaU aimuaUy file with the Minister a report upon the affairs of the CouncU, and the Minister shall submit the report to the Lieutenant Governor in CouncU and shall then lay the report before the Assembly if it is then sitting or, if not, within 15 days of the commencement of the next sitting. Title: 1990 (22nd 2nd) Bill 219, Arts Council Act