ORS 359.050
Powers of Arts Program
(1)
In performing its duties, the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department, within the limits of available funds, may:(a)
Conduct hearings and conferences to develop facts, to explain programs and activities, and to obtain advice.(b)
Enter into agreements with other public agencies and with associations and individuals for services that will assist the Oregon Arts Commission or the Trust for Cultural Development Board.(c)
Enter into agreements with other public agencies of Oregon or with agencies of other states or the federal government, and with private corporations, associations and individuals in Oregon or other states for cooperative endeavors which further the objectives and programs of the commission.(d)
Make grants to local agencies, to associations or to individuals for the development and conservation of programs in the arts, such grants to be made in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the commission under ORS 359.025 (Commission duties).(2)
In carrying out the purposes of ORS 359.010 (Definitions for ORS 359.010 to 359.142) to 359.142 (Rules), the Arts Program, in addition to the other powers granted:(a)
Shall as needed appoint committees, consultants, artists and other persons expert in subjects of concern to the program to advise and assist the commission.(b)
May obtain from any state agency necessary assistance and data.(c)
May perform other acts necessary to carry out its duties. [1967 c.321 §9; 1993 c.209 §10; 2003 c.713 §3; 2017 c.274 §4]
Source:
Section 359.050 — Powers of Arts Program, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors359.html
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