Full_Commission
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FULL ARTS COMMISSION
Friday, November 21, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Port of San Francisco, Pier 1
The Embarcadero at Washington Street
Bayside Conference Room
Revised Agenda
- Roll Call
- Welcome and Introductions
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Discussion
- Arts Commission Orientation and Review
10:15 a.m.-12:00 noon
Discussion
- What is the role of the Commission and of Commissioners?
- Review of Arts Commission program areas
- How does the Commission relate to staff, to the Mayor’s Office, to the community, and to other constituencies?
- Summary of current and anticipated budgetary environment
- What challenges does the Commission face in the complex governmental, interagency and political environment in which it operates?
Lunch Break
12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
- Commission Goals and Direction
1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Discussion
- What is a realistic set of priorities, moving forward in this climate, to guide the Commission and the Director?
- Alignment of Commission program areas with the Mayor’s “pillars” and priorities
Break
2:45-3:00 p.m.
- Adapting Commission Structures Consistent with Priorities
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Discussion
- Summary of current procedures
- Assessment of consistency across program areas and best practices
- Examination of Commission’s committee structure
- How best to work effectively
- Defining “effectiveness” in the Commission setting
- External Communications and Role of the Commission, Director and Staff
4:00-4:45 p.m.
Discussion
- Communications priorities
- Next Steps and Summary
4:45-5:00 p.m.
Discussion
- Public Comment
Discussion
- Adjournment
Action
11/17/08 spr
Notices
Explanatory documents are available for public inspection and copying at the Arts Commission office, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94102, during regular business hours. Info: Sharon Page Ritchie, 415/252-2591.
Public comment in regard to specific items will be taken before or during consideration of the item.
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
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