A. Qualifications. The selection of Arts Commissioners shall be made from individuals who have an interest in the arts as evidenced by knowledge, support and experience. Members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and shall serve without salary or compensation.

B. Number of Members – Terms. The Arts Commission shall consist of 7 members, each of whom shall be appointed for a term of 4 years.

C. Alternate Members. Up to 4 alternate members shall be appointed to serve in the absence of regular members. Alternates shall be selected by using the same qualification specified under subsection A of this section. Alternate members shall serve for terms of 2 years. Initial terms shall be staggered as follows:

After expiration of the initial terms, subsequent alternate appointees shall serve a 2-year term.

D. Appointment. Members of the Arts Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. City residency is preferred, but not required; provided that a majority of the members shall reside within the City limits at their respective times of appointment; and, provided an appointed incumbent moving outside the City may continue membership until his term expires even if such a move allows the majority of the members to be non-City residents; and, provided further, a nonresident incumbent whose term has expired prior to that of a resident member who has relocated outside the City may be reappointed even if such reappointment allows the majority of the members to be non-City residents. (Ord. 2611 § 1, 2011; Ord. 2432 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2211 § 8, 1998; Ord. 1970 §§ 1, 2, 1993; Ord. 1772 § 1, 1987).