The Fine Arts Federation Steps In

If you missed this story during the blissful months of summer, the Fine Arts Federation of New York (FAFNY) recently announced their plans to launch a Landmarks Preservation Commission Nominating Committee. The committee will operate in a similar way to their nominations committee for the Art Commission of the City of New York; acting as a clearing house for LPC Commissioner nominations that are put forward by FAFNY member organizations or interested preservationists.

This is great news on two accounts:

1) Chapter 74, Section 3020 2b of the New York City Charter says that the Mayor "may consult with the Fine Arts Federation..." when considering names for LPC Commissioner nominations. Of course, the Mayor doesn't have to take their recommendations, but this new committee will be an effective tool for getting quality candidates in for consideration, early in the process.

2) As you may know, CECPP has taken an interest in LPC Commissioner Qualification and Commission Independence. We believe that FAFNY's committee can play an important role in restoring independence to the LPC

So, put those thinking caps on and start putting that list of potential commissioner names together and send them to the Fine Arts Federation at reginas@tiac.net.