The commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(1)    To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the arts and cultural environment of the city;

(2)    To hold regular public meetings and maintain a written record of its proceedings;

(3)    To make recommendations on city funding of arts programs and services;

(4)    To recommend applications and solicitations for grants, gifts and donations from individuals, groups, organization and agencies, both private and public, for any purpose consistent with the purposes of the commission;

(5)    To make recommendations regarding city initiation or sponsorship, either alone or in cooperation with other agencies, of public programs to further the development of public awareness of and accessibility to arts programs and activities;

(6)    To make recommendations regarding technical and professional assistance to arts and arts administrators;

(7)    At the request of the city council, to work with area agencies on broad community issues in which a cultural perspective is relevant and desirable;

(8)    To engage in comprehensive planning for the cultural development of the city.