Michigan Compiled Laws Act 105 Of 1980 The Faxon-mcnamee Art In Public Places Act (18.71 - 18.81)

AN ACT to encourage integration of art and public places; to establish a state art in public places fund; to establish a committee on art in public places within the department of management and budget; to prescribe the committee's powers and duties; and to prescribe powers and duties of the department of management and budget.

History: 1980, Act 105, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1980

Compiler's Notes: For abolition of the Committee on Arts in Public Places, created in the Department of Management and Budget, and transferring its powers, duties, and functions, to the Director of the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-13, compiled at MCL 2.131 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For establishment of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs within the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-18, compiled at MCL 2.132 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Section 18.71 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Art” means an original, visual creation of quality executed in any size or shape, in any media, using...
Section 18.72 State Art In Public Places Fund; Establishment; Use.
A separate account is established within the state treasury to be known and maintained as the state art in public places fund. The fund...
Section 18.73 State Art In Public Places Fund; Income.
The fund may derive income from: (a) Gifts, if the terms of the gift are consistent with the purposes of this act and other...
Section 18.74 State Art In Public Places Fund; Expenditures And Disbursements.
Expenditures from the fund shall comply with the terms or restrictions placed on the expenditures by the legislature or by donors. The director shall...
Section 18.75 Committee On Art In Public Places; Creation; Appointment, Qualifications, And Terms Of Members; Vacancies; State Architect As Secretary And Nonvoting Member; Expenses.
(1) The committee on art in public places is created within the department and shall consist of 7 members. Five of the members shall...
Section 18.76 Committee On Art In Public Places; Powers And Duties; Artist Selection Jury; Artists Given Priority Consideration.
(1) The committee shall determine works of art to be acquired under this act. The committee may select, accept, and purchase an existing work...
Section 18.77 Annual Report.
The committee shall report annually to the governor and the legislature regarding the progress of programs to integrate art and public places. Included in...
Section 18.78 Duties Of Department.
The department shall continue to inventory and maintain existing state owned art. The department shall be responsible for supervision and maintenance of new artistic...
Section 18.79 Conducting Business At Public Meeting; Notice.
The business which the committee may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the committee held in compliance with Act No. 267...
Section 18.80 Availability Of Writings To Public.
A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the committee in the performance of an official function shall be made...
Section 18.81 Short Title.
This act shall be known as “The Faxon-McNamee Art in Public Places Act”. History: 1980, Act 105, Imd. Eff. Apr. 30, 1980

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