This bill establishes the Board of Directors for the African American Performing Arts Center, which will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and staffing of the center and its exhibit hall in consultation with the Cultural Affairs Department. The board will consist of five members, including representatives from the African American performing arts center foundation, the cultural affairs department, the office on African American affairs, and a community member knowledgeable about performance art within the African American experience. The bill outlines the appointment process, staggered terms for board members, and the board's duties, including making recommendations regarding staffing and programming.

Additionally, the bill mandates the transfer of the African American performing arts center and exhibit hall, along with all associated functions, personnel, and resources, from the state fair commission to the newly created board of directors. It specifies that any funds held by the center that do not revert to the general fund by June 30, 2025, will also be transferred to the board for its operations. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 16-6-4
Final Version: 16-6-4