New Hampshire Revised Statutes 19-A:5 – Duties
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The duties of the council shall be:
I. To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein.
II. To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state.
III. To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state’s cultural resources.
IV. To advise the commissioner of natural and cultural resources in all matters concerning the arts.
V. To meet at least quarterly and at such other times as it deems necessary.
VI. To hold public hearings as it deems necessary.
VII. To administer any federal funds received from the National Endowment of the Arts and the art fund established under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-A:9.
VIII. To accept restricted gifts where appropriate.
I. To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein.
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 19-A:5
- state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
II. To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state.
III. To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state’s cultural resources.
IV. To advise the commissioner of natural and cultural resources in all matters concerning the arts.
V. To meet at least quarterly and at such other times as it deems necessary.
VI. To hold public hearings as it deems necessary.
VII. To administer any federal funds received from the National Endowment of the Arts and the art fund established under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-A:9.
VIII. To accept restricted gifts where appropriate.