1. General Membership. The commission shall consist of seven general members whose term of office shall be four years, not more than three of which terms shall expire each year. All terms shall begin on May 1st of the year in which the appointment occurs and expire April 30th of the year of expiration for the individual term. Such arts commission shall have only advisory powers and authority with respect to the allocation of one percent for the arts funding, promotion of fundraising for the arts and culture, and promotion of arts and culture in the community as granted by this chapter and subsequent ordinances. General members shall be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed at any time by a majority of the council. Vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments are made.

2. Youth Membership. The arts commission shall contain two youth members whose term of office shall be two years. The youth members shall be 14, 15, 16, or 17 years of age at the time of application. The youth members shall have the same rights and responsibilities as the general members. (Ord. 2394 § 4, 2023; Ord. 2307 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2251 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2216 § 2, 2017).