§ 2.05.020. Definitions.

The following words and phrases whenever used in this article shall be construed as defined in this Section:

"Accession" means the acquisition of new objects, items or artifacts to be officially added to the listed holdings of the Collection.

"City" means the City of Oakland, a municipal corporation of the State of California.

"Collection" means the art works, historical artifacts, photographs and natural science specimens, including all listed holdings of the OMCA, that are owned by the City of Oakland.

"Collecting Plan" means the document used as a guide on collecting to ensure that future acquisitions meet the needs, mission and goals of the OMCA.

"Deaccession" means official removal of objects, items, artifacts or other property from the listed holdings of the Collection through sale, auction, transfer, donation or other means of disposal as authorized by this Chapter and museum standard and policy guidelines referenced herein and as revised from time to time.

"OMCA" means the non-profit corporation charged with operating the Oakland Museum of California and preserving, stewarding, interpreting and presenting the Collection.

(Ord. 13461, § 1, 11-28-2017)