ArtsQuest Board Governance Manual

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ARTSQUEST ENTITIES ArtsQuest Foundation ArtsQuest Board of Trustees Artonomous Media, LP ArtsQuest AQ Management, LLC Visual Arts Board Performing Arts Board Friends of the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks 4
DESCRIPTION OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES ARTSQUEST BOARD OF TRUSTEE JOB DESCRIPTION ARTSQUEST MISSION: TO CELEBRATE ARTS AND CULTURE The Organization is incorporated under the Non-Profit Organization law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the following purposes: A. To enhance and promote the public appreciation of the musical heritage of the City of Bethlehem and surrounding areas. B. To promote performing and visual arts in the City of Bethlehem by presenting programming of a wide variety for the general public. Mission: ArtsQuest will be an international model for providing access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences promoting individual and community development, creativity, enlightenment and fulfillment. ArtsQuest will provide access to the arts, culture and educational programs for the diverse residents of the Lehigh Valley and others who seek access in our community by: I. Using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. II. Providing quality cultural experiences for individuals, families, youth, children at risk, senior citizens, and individuals with special needs. − Present local, regional, national and international visual and performing artists. − Constantly up-grade the quality of all programs. − Offer opportunities for development and exposure of visual and performing artists. − Be proactive in providing access to new artistic and creative formats afforded by technology. III. Providing education in the creative arts in areas not well represented by traditional educational institutions in the community and becoming a resource for arts education and arts-in-education for the region. IV. Partnering with business organizations, educational institutions, government agencies and other not-forprofit organizations. V. Maintaining a strong, clear communication network for all stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, staff, vendors and the community. VI. Empowering volunteers to govern the organization, and to develop and produce cultural programs that meet community needs. VII. Developing a staff that demonstrates the excellence of the organization and works in harmony with each other and the volunteer corps. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ARTSQUEST BOARD OF TRUSTEES Under the by-laws of the organization the Board of Trustees is vested with the authority and responsibility of overall governance of the corporation. The Board of Trustees will have at least seven committees: the Finance & Audit Committee (to select the auditor and to review and evaluate the audit and the tax returns prior to Board presentation), the Capital Resources & Facilities Committee (develop organizational approach to capital assess including real estate and personal property), the Governance Committee (to identify prospective board members, periodically review of the by-laws, and address organizational policies and procedures), the Human Resources Committee (working with the Human Resources department to establish human resources policies for the organization and develop organization-wide succession plan), the Marketing Committee (management of the organization’s brands and development of marketing strategies across all programs), the Ad Hoc Program Development Committee (to act in advisory capacity as clearing house for new programs for the organization 5
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Page 39 and 40: CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS GUIDELIN
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