Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION›Division 3 — DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES
Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 2.89 Department of Arts and Culture
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Chapter 2.89 · Text as of 2026-10-04
2.89.010 - Department Created—Functions.¶
There is hereby created a department of the County of Los Angeles, which shall be known and designated as "Department of Arts and Culture" (hereinafter referred to in this chapter as "Department"). The functions of the Department shall consist of and include administrative charge and control over policies and programs related to arts and culture throughout the County.
(Ord. 2018-0049 § 1, 2018.)
2.89.020 - Director—Appointment and Powers.¶
The Department shall be under the direction and management of the Director, who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors ("Board"). The Director shall appoint all employees of the Department, subject to the civil service provisions of the County Charter.
(Ord. 2018-0049 § 1, 2018.)
2.89.030 - Director—Powers and Duties Generally.¶
The Director shall perform those general duties as are prescribed by this Code or as directed by the Board.
(Ord. 2018-0049 § 1, 2018.)
2.89.040 - Director—Additional Duties.¶
Under the direction and supervision of the Board, and subject to its discretion, the additional duties of the Director shall include, but not be limited to:
A.
Develop comprehensive policies and programs related to arts and culture;
B.
Utilize the arts to support Board priorities, including, but not limited to, the areas of education and child welfare and protection;
C.
Administer one or more programs of grant support for arts and cultural activities and organizations located within the County;
D.
Promote cultural equity and inclusion, and foster access to arts and cultural activities in the County;
E.
Administer a program of civic art;
F.
Collaborate with other County departments, individuals, and public and private organizations to promote and encourage arts and cultural activities, deliver programming and services, and enhance educational experiences and training opportunities in the creative sector; and
G.
Any other duties and activities now and hereafter, as specified by statute, Charter, ordinance, or order of the Board.
(Ord. 2018-0049 § 1, 2018.)
2.89.050 - Cooperation and Coordination with Other Departments.¶
All other County departments and affiliated entities shall cooperate and coordinate with the Department and its Director to support and encourage arts and cultural activities within Los Angeles County.
(Ord. 2018-0049 § 1, 2018.)
2.89.060 - Advisory Body—Los Angeles County Arts Commission.¶
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission shall remain as an advisory body to the Board, pursuant to Chapter 3.38.
(Ord. 2018-0049 § 1, 2018.)
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