LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board: The board is hereby created to provide advice and programming support for the operation of the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center which is a property of the consolidated government managed by the Civic Center Director and staff. The Liberty Theatre & Cultural Affairs Center’s primary purpose is to promote, preserve, enhance, and celebrate African American heritage, artistic expression & culture with a blend of live entertainment and artistic programming to include acting, directing, educating, playwriting, community programming, and creative partnerships. The Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the director of the Columbus Civic Center for the consideration of policies pertaining to the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center and make recommendations for its operation and the advancement of the programs and facilities of the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center. The board shall consist of nine (9) members. Members will be appointed by the Council with two of the nine members being nominated at the recommendation of the Director of the Civic Center. Terms of office shall be four years. One of the nine voting members will be a licensed CPA (Certified Public Accountant). The Deputy City Manager for Operations shall be a non- voting member serving in an ex-officio capacity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, any member of the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board appointed prior to September 1, 2023, who is already sworn in and serving on another Board appointed by Council may accept the position without resigning from the other Board.