13-463. Same; rules and regulations; acquisition of art objects; acceptance of gifts and moneys; administration.

13-463

Chapter 13.--CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS PART I.--GOVERNMENT BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL AND GENERAL LAWS Article 4.--LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT; POWERS OF GOVERNING BODY

      13-463.   Same; rules and regulations; acquisition of art objects; acceptance of gifts and moneys; administration. The governing body may authorize the art museum board of the city to adopt rules and regulations for its government and the performance of its duties with respect to the art museum of the city and the exhibition of paintings and other objects of art owned by the city or otherwise. The said board may be further authorized in the name of the city to acquire by purchase, gift, bequest or exchange, paintings, prints, statues, and other objects of art, and to act as trustee or custodian of collections and works of art within the city; to receive and accept any gift or donation to the city art museum and administer the same in accordance with the conditions of the donation; and to receive and administer any money and other property appropriated or granted by the city, the state of Kansas, the United States of America, or any agency thereof, for the purpose of aiding or maintaining art museums.

      History:   L. 1957, ch. 131, § 4; June 29.