Arts Commission Ordinance Amendment
At a glance
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- What: a city ordinance amendment restructuring the Arts Commission.
- Where it stands: per staff on 2026-10-19, it had its second reading at City Council in September and should be in effect by the November commission meeting.
- Next: staff will send commissioners the text.
Changes described
- Membership falls from 15 to 11.
- At least three members must be artists, performers or architects; others must be arts supporters or board members of an Oklahoma City arts or cultural organization when appointed. Geographic and community representation is encouraged.
- Chair, vice chair and commission advocate become official positions in a new section.
- Quorum is six members, or a majority of remaining members if there is a vacancy; actions need a majority of voting members present.
Sources
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - Oklahoma City Arts Commission | 3 |
Log
- 2026-10-19 - Oklahoma City Arts Commission - Staff summarized the amendment; one commissioner asked for a copy.
- 2026-09-29 - City Council - final hearing; no questions; the change reduces the commission from 15 to 11 members; passed unanimously.