Council on creative industries - duties of the council

(1) The duties of the council shall be: (a) To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and development of the arts and humanities, as well as public interest and participation therein; (b) 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; (c) To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts and humanities; (d) To assist the communities and organizations within the state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs; (e) 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, humanities, music, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts and humanities in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state; (f) To submit a report to the governor not later than ninety days after the end of each fiscal year and at such other times as the governor requests or the council deems appropriate.