The Secretariat for Culture is responsible for:
• the protection of significant cultural resources and resources with landmark status
• museums and archiving
• libraries
• art (theatre, music, films and the fine, applied and visual arts)
• cultural education
• amateur culture and arts
• provision of suitable working conditions for cultural institutions and independent artists
• cultural events
• international collaboration
• implementation of programs of significance to the City
• investment in and maintenance of cultural facilities
• supervision of cultural institutions founded by the City
