A. Number of members. Until such time as the seat described in subsection A.2 below sunsets, the commission has 12 members; thereafter the commission has 11 members.
1. Each councilmember shall recommend one member for appointment (eight total).
2. The mayor shall recommend three members for appointment; one of these seats expires on January 1, 2025. Thereafter the mayor shall recommend two members for appointment.
3. The Personnel and Public Employees Committee shall recommend one member, who must be at least 16 years old and not older than 22 years old at the time of appointment.
B. Qualifications. In addition to any requirements or restrictions in chapter 2.40:
1. Members must have a demonstrated history of community involve mentor interest in fostering of the arts, innovation, or tourism of the city.
2. Members must have past or current experience as an educator, supporter, advocate, administrator, curator, historian, or critic of the arts. (Ord. 2024-0035 § 1)