DIVISION 5. - THE CENTRAL FALLS ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM COMMISSION

Sec. 2-301. - Purpose and duties.#

There is hereby created the Central Falls Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission (hereafter known as the "CF-ACT"), that shall be responsible for the creation of a structured plan to enhance arts and tourism in the city, including recommendations to the mayor and the city council on effectuating the plan. In drafting the plan, the commission shall include participation of residents, students, artists, entrepreneurs, tourism leaders and business leaders. The plan shall include how arts and tourism can interact with multi-modal transportation options, as well as to neighboring employment, social services, cultural and recreational activities; and, supporting both public and private infrastructure investments and development plans.

The duties of the commission shall also include the following: (1)

Promote and support the development and sustainability of the arts and cultural initiatives within the city.

(2)

Encourage and foster tourism through cultural, historical, and recreational programming.

(3)

Advise the mayor and city council on matters related to arts, culture, and tourism.

(4)

Recommend and oversee the implementation of arts and tourism programming, events, and public art installations.

(5)

Develop partnerships with local artists, cultural organizations, schools, businesses, and tourism entities.

(6)

Seek grants and funding opportunities to support its initiatives.

(7)

Create and maintain a strategic plan for arts and tourism development in Central Falls.

(Ord. of 6-9-2025(3), § 1)

Sec. 2-302. - Composition.#

Notwithstanding the requirements of section 2-258(b) of the Code of Ordinances, the commission shall consist of five members appointed by the mayor and approved by the council, who shall either be residents of the city, own or operate a business in the city or be employed in the city. The members shall be appointed to serve three-year terms and members shall serve until they resign or their successor is appointed and approved.

(Ord. of 6-9-2025(3), § 1)

Sec. 2-303. - Meetings and organization.#

(a)

The commission shall meet at least quarterly, and more often as needed.

(b)

The commission shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson and a secretary. The commission may create and fill any other offices that it may determine to be necessary.

(c)

The commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations, which record is a public record.

(d)

The secretary, in concert with the office of the city clerk, shall ensure the commission complies with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act.

(e)

A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(Ord. of 6-9-2025(3), § 1)

Sec. 2-304. - Finances and staff.#

(a)

The city may appropriate funds for the purpose of contributing to the operation of the commission. The commission may receive grants from the federal or state governments, or from individuals or foundations, and may contract with these entities.

(b)

Purchasing shall be in accordance with the requirements of city, state and federal law.

(c)

The city may assign staff to the commission which shall assist the commission in its day to day activities.

(Ord. of 6-9-2025(3), § 1)