§ 126-47. Annual art plan; contents; priorities of art council.

(a)

More specifically, the board of commissioners will request the arts council to submit an art plan for each calendar year which will include:

(1)

A definition of needs;

(2)

A resolution of these needs; and

(3)

A request for support of programs by specific contracts which would include:

a.

Contracts with larger organizations for annual programs; and

b.

Contracts with smaller organizations for semiannual programs.

(b)

The arts council, as here established, shall give priority to programs which will introduce the arts to new audiences, and will ensure that the enjoyment of the arts is available to all citizens of the county and most especially children, the elderly, the handicapped, and those citizens who, because of economic or other circumstances, have not had ready and regular access to the arts.

(Code 1983, § 22-6-1(b)(3))