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Arts Commission Bylaws Article I Purpose Per Tukwila Municipal Code ( "TMC ") 2.30.010, the Arts Commission ( "Commission ") is hereby established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council for the City of Tukwila. The objective of the Commission shall be: 1. To represent the City's interest in art matters, to be a spokes -group for art matters in the City, and to keep the Mayor and City Council informed on all such related matters. 2. To be a central body to whom art organizations, artists and anyone interested in cultural advancement of the community may come for information or assistance. 3. To encourage and aid programs for cultural enrichment of Tukwila citizens. 4. To coordinate and strengthen existing organizations in the field of art, and to develop cooperation with schools and regional and national art organizations. 5. To explore ways and methods of obtaining private, local, State, and federal funds to promote art projects within the community. 6. To review and make recommendations on all works of art acquired by the City, inclusive of all art incorporated into capital improvement projects. 7. To render any other advice and assistance in the field of art, aesthetics and beautification as requested. 8. To render any other assistance to the City in any other artistic activities as may be referred to by the City. Article II Membership Per TMC 2.30.020, the Commission shall be composed of not less than five and not more than seven members. At least three members of said Commission shall be involved in the instruction of or otherwise professionally engaged in the visual and /or performing arts whenever possible. A. Length of Appointment The term of membership for the members of the Tukwila Arts Commission shall be four years. B. Resignation If a Commission member is unable to complete their term of service a letter of resignation should be sent to the Mayor indicating the effective date of the resignation. C. Removal A Commission members may be removed from the position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular meetings in a calendar year. D. Compensation Members will receive no monetary compensation for serving on the Commission. Article III Duties of the Commission. Officers. Commissioners and Support Staff A. Duties of Commission The Commission shall undertake the duties and responsibilities defined in TMC 2.30.010. 3