SPIRO T. AGNEW, Governor                      1291

(d)  The general welfare of the people of the State will be pro-
moted by giving further recognition to the arts as a vital part of our
culture and heritage 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 be-
cause of the encouragement of increased citizen participation, and a
demand for higher standards from more citizens; and

(h) The general economy will be helped by the increased employ-
ment caused by the implementation of artistic programs, by the con-
struction of places of performance and exhibition of artistic pro-
grams, and by many visitors who will visit the State to witness these
programs.

888. The General Assembly declares it to be the policy of the State
to strive to create a nurturing climate for the arts in the State and to
join with private patrons and with institutions and professional
organizations concerned with the arts, to ensure that the role of the
arts in the life of the citizens of the State will continue to grow and
play an ever more significant part in their welfare and educational
experience.

389. The General Assembly declares that all activities undertaken
by the State, in carrying out the policy set forth in Section 388 of
this article, shall be directed toward encouraging and assisting
rather than in any way limiting the freedom of artistic expression
which is essential for the well-being of the arts.

890. (a) There is hereby created the Maryland Arts Council which
shall be an executive agency responsible to the Governor.

(b) The Council shall consist of eleven members, nine of whom
shall be selected as provided in paragraph (1) below and two of
whom shall be selected as provided in paragraph (2) below:

(i) Nine members of the Council shall be appointed by the Gov-
ernor for terms of three years each. Initially these nine members
shall be the nine members of that body formerly known as the Gov-
ernor's Council on the Arts in Maryland, three of whom shall be
appointed for terms of three years each, three for terms of two years
each and three for terms of one year each, and thereafter these
appointments shall be for three years each. Any member is eligible
for reappointment, but after serving for two consecutive three-year
terms, no member may be reappointed until the expiration of at least
one year after the termination of his previous tenure. Vacancies shall
be filled immediately for the remainder of the unexpired portion of
the term. Members shall hold office until their successor has been ap-
pointed.

(ii) Two members of the Council at all times shall be members of
the General Assembly of Maryland, one of whom shall be appointed