WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 311

compensation as provided in the budget from time to time. The
State members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred while
engaged in the performance of their duty in accordance with
standard travel regulations. The State member, or his alternate
as the case may be is authorized to certify to the Commission "a
local development commission" and to perform any and all acts
required and necessary to carry out the provisions of this or
said "Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965," as amended
from time to time.

[Title 15]

[State Cultural Programs]

Subtitle [1.] 5. Maryland State Arts Council

[15-101.] 6-501.

(a)  Many of [our citizens] THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE lack
the opportunity to enjoy or participate in and develop a greater
appreciation of performing, visual and creative arts in general,
such as theatrical performances, concerts, opera, dance and
ballet performances and recitals, art and art exhibitions, fine
examples of architecture, and creative writing;

(b)  With increasing leisure time, the practice and
enjoyment of the arts are of increasing importance;

(c)  Many of [our citizens] THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE
possess talents of an artistic and creative nature which cannot
be utilized to their fullest extent under existing conditions;

(d)  The general welfare of the people of the State will be
promoted by giving further recognition to the arts as a vital
part of [our] THE culture and heritage OF THE STATE and as an
important means of expanding the scope of our educational program
for children and adults;

(e)  Interest in the arts will provide employment for
artists in all fields and encourage citizens to participate in
the practice of the arts;

(f)   Increased activities in the arts will increase
employment in the State by encouraging the production of artistic
events in various communities in the State, thus utilizing the
talents and services of many citizens;

(g)  The standards of artistic performance will be improved
because of the encouragement of increased citizen participation,
and a demand for higher standards for more citizens; and

(h) The general economy will be helped by the increased
employment caused by the implementation of artistic programs, by

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