Chapter 2.86
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Sections:
2.86.010 Title.
There is created a volunteer committee to be called the Sumner cultural arts commission. (Ord. 2880 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2765 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2037 § 1, 2003: Ord. 1915 § 1, 2000)
2.86.020 Purpose.
The mission of the Sumner cultural arts commission is to provide leadership in promoting art appreciation and creative expression in diverse visual, literary, cultural, and performing arts in Sumner. The aim is to improve the community’s quality of life by uniting long-time residents, new residents and visitors, through the vibrancy and common language of art and creative experiences. Volunteers on this commission will seek to foster a deeper understanding of local artists as well as various cultures and communities for a diverse celebration of Sumner and the world around us. (Ord. 2880 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2765 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2037 § 2, 2003: Ord. 1915 § 2, 2000)
2.86.030 Membership.
The cultural arts commission shall be composed of no fewer than five and no more than nine voting members, at least the majority of which shall be residents of the city of Sumner. The city shall provide a staff liaison to the cultural arts commission to serve in an advisory role.
Members shall serve without pay and shall be appointed by the mayor with confirmation by the city council. Members shall show an interest in accomplishing the purposes of the cultural arts commission. Membership should include people with expertise in the arts, local businesspersons, and residents. (Ord. 2880 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2633 § 1, 2018: Ord. 2561 § 1, 2016: Ord. 2037 § 3, 2003: Ord. 1915 § 3, 2000)
2.86.040 Terms of office.
Members shall serve a four-year term. In the event of a vacancy of any position, the mayor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired portion of the term with confirmation by the city council. Members may be removed by the mayor, subject to approval by the city council, for inefficiency or neglect of duty. (Ord. 2880 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2471 § 2, 2014: Ord. 2037 § 4, 2003: Ord. 1915 § 4, 2000)
2.86.050 Responsibilities.
The cultural arts commission shall be responsible for advising the city in matters related to the arts consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 2880 § 1, 2024; Ord. 1915 § 5, 2000)