There is created a cultural funding advisory task force for the city, hereinafter called the “task force.” The appointments and confirmations of the task force members shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC. Members of the task force shall serve for a single term, to be specified at the time of appointment, that coincides with the city’s work to review proposals for funding from community organizations. A member may indicate interest in reappointment to a separate, subsequent term, although reappointment is not guaranteed. (Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2024-08 § 7, 2024; Ord. 2021-16 § 12, 2021; Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)

The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2019-01 § 22, 2019: Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)

The cultural funding advisory task force, working in collaboration with the city, shall develop funding recommendations for consideration by the city council. The task force’s recommendation should meet any requirements or guidance provided from the city council to the task force including, but not limited to: the total amount of available funds, identified goals and priorities for funding, eligibility requirements, specific parameters such as maximum or minimum award levels, and any other identified guidelines for funding. (Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)

A. The task force shall meet as necessary to develop its review of qualified proposals and to develop a complete funding recommendation for consideration by the city council. Meetings of the task force shall be open to the public and held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).

B. At least one city councilmember shall serve as the liaison to the task force and shall also serve as the nonvoting chair of the task force. (Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)