Section 8759.1 - [Effective until 7/1/2025] California Creative Economy Workgroup(a)(1) The council shall establish the California Creative Economy Workgroup, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop a strategic plan for the California creative economy, with members as provided in this section.(2) Funds appropriated by the Legislature pursuant to this chapter shall be available for expenditure until July 1, 2025.(b) The director, or their designee, shall serve as chair of the workgroup.(c) The director, or their designee, shall invite the following entities to formally participate in the workgroup: (1) A county representative identified by the California State Association of Counties with experience in county arts and cultural affairs.(2) A city representative identified by the League of California Cities with experience in city arts and cultural affairs.(3) Five representatives from the California arts community, including, but not limited to, the following sectors:(A) Film, television, and video production.(B) Recorded audio and music production.(C) Animation production.(D) Video game development.(E) Live theater, orchestra, ballet, and opera.(F) Live music performance.(G) Visual arts, including sculpture, painting, graphic design, and photography.(H) Production facilities, including film and television studios.(I) Live music or performing arts venues.(4) A representative from a California public institution of higher education or nonprofit research institution with experience in matters involving small businesses or cultural arts, or both.(5) The Director of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, or their designee.(6) The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, or their designee.(7) Two ex officio, nonvoting members, who shall be Members of the Assembly and be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. These members shall serve at the pleasure of the Speaker of the Assembly and participate in the activities of the workgroup to the extent that their participation is not incompatible with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature.(8) Two ex officio, nonvoting members, who shall be Senators and be appointed by the Senate Rules Committee. These members shall serve at the pleasure of the Senate Rules Committee and participate in the activities of the workgroup to the extent that their participation is not incompatible with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature.(9) A representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe.(10) Any other state agency representatives or stakeholder group representatives, at the discretion of the director or their designee.Added by Stats 2023 ch 45 (AB 127),s 12, eff. 7/10/2023.