The Raymore Arts Commission elected Commissioner Jessica Berry as chair and Commissioner Larry Hightower as vice chair for one-year terms at its Aug. 12 meeting. The commission voted unanimously on both positions.

Staff reminded commissioners that the chair is limited to three consecutive years in the role; staff said Bob Berry was no longer eligible to serve as chair because he had reached the three-year maximum. Staff also described the chair's duties as conferring with staff monthly to set agendas and leading the commission's meetings in accordance with the annual work plan.

Commissioner Jessica Berry said she would "try to learn all the rules and it may be rough, but I'm willing to volunteer" after being nominated. The vice chair steps in to run meetings if the chair is unavailable.

The commission also approved its meeting schedule for the coming year: meetings at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the second Tuesday of each month, with no meeting when a holiday (Veterans Day) falls on that Tuesday; staff said the commission can call special meetings if needed. Melissa, a city staff member, summarized the schedule: "The arts commission always meets at 6PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the second Tuesday of the month." The schedule was approved unanimously.

The commission approved the July 8 minutes by voice vote and adjourned at 6:15 p.m.