Duties and Missions of the Roudaki Cultural and Artistic Foundation

The approved statute of the foundation outlines various missions, programs, and responsibilities, the most important of which are as follows:

A: Missions

Creating a platform for professional, artistic, and literary activities in the production and presentation of art.
Striving to explain and publish the theoretical foundations of art and to model religious and national art.
Expanding artistic spaces through the construction, renovation, and activation of theaters and artistic centers, utilizing existing facilities, and encouraging the participation of individuals and legal entities; both governmental and non-governmental, in the development of artistic and literary activities.
Identifying and utilizing outstanding artistic and literary talents at both national and international levels.
Honoring and introducing selected veteran artists and literary figures in various fields of art and literature.
Encouraging public participation in artistic and literary activities, and establishing companies, institutions, and groups aligned with the foundation’s goals and duties.
Training expert technical personnel in specialized services, technical support, and artistic equipment through specialized art training programs.
Enhancing the quantity and quality of the production and presentation of artistic and literary works, and organizing workshops and art courses.
Providing material and moral support for the professional creations of the country’s artists.
Creating suitable and healthy environments for art enthusiasts to engage in activities.

B: Duties

Collaborating and interacting with domestic and international cultural and artistic institutions to exchange artistic works and perform artistic programs.
Providing consultation, partnership or management in the administration of cultural and artistic centers across the country.
Organizing artistic and literary conferences and festivals, and participating in domestic and international artistic and literary festivals and gatherings.
Creating a national archive of music and theater works and creating the necessary database.
Researching to achieve advanced technological methods for the production and performance of various art forms.
Attracting, reviewing, and developing appropriate plans for the production and performance of theatrical and musical arts to meet the specialized needs of the artistic community.
Providing specialized consultations and artistic and technical identity services for setting up artistic spaces.
Researching and investigating the production and performance of artistic programs for children and filling their leisure time.
Designing and planning artistic activities and conducting research and studies about artistic programs for children.
Analyzing and evaluating artistic projects, exhibitions, and programs, and striving to enhance the quality of art form.
Promoting the formation and growth of artistic groups and providing facilities for their performances.
Collaborating and participating with relevant research and executive organizations in the country to preserve and revive artistic values, as well as literary, Islamic, and Iranian heritage.
Establishing theoretical and practical centers and workshops for artistic education.
Authoring, translating, and presenting written artistic works.
Producing and presenting visual, auditory, and multimedia works independently or in collaboration with other institutions.
Organizing conferences, exhibitions, commemorations and cultural and artistic events in collaboration with relevant ministries, organizations, and institutions.
Establishing companies and commercial centers related to the foundation’s activities to delegate some tasks and assist in securing financial resources for the foundation.

The Roudaki Cultural and Artistic Foundation, in line with its objectives, not only implements short-term, medium-term, and long-term programs but also, oversees the proper execution of related tasks and implements the envisioned policies and programs in the halls under its supervision.

C: Organizational Structure

Board of Trustees
Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Legal Inspector

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Roudaki Foundation consists of the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Chairman of the Board of Trustees), the Deputy Minister for Artistic Affairs (Secretary of the Board of Trustees), and two experts in cultural and artistic affairs appointed by the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance for a term of two years. Their reappointment is permissible.

Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees

The responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include formulating strategies, policies, and guidelines; overseeing employment activities; approving annual programs and budgets; reviewing and approving annual performance reports and financial statements; appointing or dismissing members of the Board of Directors upon the proposal of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and determining the salaries and benefits of the Board of Directors, the CEO, and the Legal Inspector.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Roudaki Foundation consists of three members who are appointed for a term of two years based on the proposal of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the approval of the Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

The responsibilities of the Board of Directors, as outlined in the foundation’s charter, include safeguarding the interests of the foundation; reviewing and proposing organizational structures, charts, and financial, contractual, and administrative regulations; proposing human resource recruitment plans to the Board of Trustees; reviewing, proposing, and approving contracts within the allocated budgets and defined responsibilities; reviewing and approving financial reports, accounts, and annual financial statements for presentation to the Board of Trustees; opening bank accounts in the name of the foundation; approving loans and partnerships upon the proposal of the CEO; and presenting the foundation’s annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.

CEO of the Roudaki Foundation

The CEO of the Roudaki Foundation is selected by the Board of Directors from among its members or externally and is appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for a term of two years.

Duties and Authorities of the CEO

The duties and authorities of the CEO, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, are as follows:

Implementing all resolutions of the Board of Directors.
Proposing the annual program and budget of the foundation to the Board of Directors.
Preparing and presenting financial reports, accounts, and annual financial statements.
Proposing human resource recruitment plans.
Attracting public participation and collaboration with civil institutions.
Purchasing, selling, leasing, and utilizing the foundation’s assets and properties, as well as conducting other transactions.
Convening and chairing meetings of the Board of Directors.
Appointing or dismissing deputies, managers, and staff based on the organizational structure approved by the Board of Trustees.
Proposing loans and financial facilities from banks and credit institutions in accordance with the regulations approved by the Board of Trustees.
Presenting the foundation’s annual performance report to the Board of Directors.
Initiating, pursuing, or defending any legal claims or withdrawing from them in all judicial authorities.
Carrying out all duties delegated by the Board of Directors.