A. The purpose of the Arts, Beautification and Culture Commission (ABC Commission) is to provide advice and recommendations on the appropriate role for the City of Bend to take in supporting arts, beautification and culture and to encourage and promote arts, community beautification and culture with emphasis on community gathering, events, cultural tourism and the arts.

B. The ABC Commission may make recommendations to the Council regarding City participation and cooperation in arts, community beautification and culture programs and activities. The ABC Commission shall explore, encourage and monitor outside funding opportunities, and, to the extent funds are budgeted, participate or support arts, beautification, and cultural activities and programs.

C. The ABC Commission consists of four to seven community members who serve three-year terms, a City Councilor and a staff representative from the City. The community members will be selected from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to art, culture and tourism. [Ord. NS-2395, 2020; Ord. NS-2299, 2017; Ord. NS-2172, 2011]