Sec. 5A-6. Authority and Reporting.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 5A-6 (2026)
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(a)
The Arts and Humanities Council is authorized to:
(1)
plan and manage special events (which may include arts shows, performances, fairs, festivals, galas, and exhibitions);
(2)
conduct workshops and seminars related to the arts;
(3)
solicit funds from the private sector and third parties to support the activities of the Arts and Humanities Council; and
(4)
undertake any activity authorized pursuant to a contract with the County.
(b)
On August 31 of each year, the Arts and Humanities Council must report to the County Executive and the County Council regarding its operations, activities, finances, and plans designed to:
(1)
support, encourage, and promote the arts and humanities in the County, including projects, performance, research, education, information exchange, historic preservation, and other activities that advance the artistic, cultural, and intellectual environment in the County;
(2)
promote creativity, scholarship, and professionalism in the arts and humanities;
(3)
provide and coordinate funding for the arts and humanities in the County; and
(4)
advise local, State, and federal agencies about financial and other needs of arts and humanities programs in the County, including the needs of any underserved or underrepresented populations in the County.
(c)
On August 31 of each year, the Arts and Humanities Council must report to the County Executive and the County Council on the status of the Public Arts Trust (PAT), including:
(1)
current PAT fund balance;
(2)
expenditures from the PAT fund during the prior fiscal year;
(3)
a list of all works of art purchased with PAT funds during the prior fiscal year;
(4)
a complete inventory of works of art owned by the County, along with the current condition and location of each piece; and
(5)
a list of all private donations to the PAT received during the fiscal year.
(d)
The Arts and Humanities Council must avoid duplication in arts and humanities activities by coordinating Arts and Humanities Council activities with other existing and planned governmental programs and activities.
(e)
The Arts and Humanities Council must give the County regular and complete financial reports, including an annual independent audit and any accompanying management letter, and any other report required under a contract with the County.