The legislation focuses on the establishment of the National Gallery in Helsinki, Finland. The aim of the law is to uphold the collection, maintenance, and preservation of the National Gallery’s collection. The document outlines the requirements for the National Gallery’s upkeep and security measures.
The legislation emphasises the importance of maintaining proper environmental conditions to ensure the preservation of the collection. It mandates that the buildings and spaces where the collection is displayed and stored should be suitable for maintaining appropriate temperature, lighting, and humidity. The document also requires the National Gallery to develop a security strategy to protect the collection from any potential threats.
The legislation sets out the qualifications and language requirements for the National Gallery’s staff, including the museum director, administrative manager, and other functional departments. It mandates that the roles and responsibilities of the staff should be performed in a manner that promotes the organisation’s objectives and interests. The law also states that pre-existing staff is eligible to continue in their roles if they had been qualified under previous regulations.
The document requires the National Gallery to make a yearly report on its financial activities and submit them to the relevant authorities. The legislation establishes a foundation for the National Gallery and sets the framework to ensure that the collection remains relevant and accessible to the public. It demonstrates the importance of preserving the nation’s cultural heritage and contributes to the development of the arts & culture industry within Finland.
