A. Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission shall be composed of nine members appointed by the City Council. Commencing on September 9, 2019, the terms of office of such members shall be as follows: (1) three members shall be appointed to terms expiring on December 31, 2021; (2) three members shall be appointed to terms expiring December 31, 2022; (3) three members shall be appointed to terms expiring on December 31, 2023.

B. Commission members shall serve three-year terms and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Upon expiration of a member’s term, they shall continue to serve until their successor is appointed by the City Council and assumes their Commission position.

C. The existing Commission members shall recommend new members to the City Council who shall appoint the Commission members. Members shall be leaders in the cultural, heritage, arts or business community with experience relevant to the purpose of the Commission.

D. Any member of the Commission may be removed with or without cause by resolution of the City Council.

E. A vacancy on the Commission shall be deemed to exist in the case of death or disability, upon receipt of a letter of resignation or upon removal of any member as provided herein. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by appointment in the same manner in which members of the Commission are regularly appointed. Any person selected to fill a vacancy on the Commission shall serve the balance of the term of the person being replaced.