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Proposed ordinance would shrink Metro Arts Commission from 15 to 11 members; bylaws and quorum on notice
Summary
A bill on first reading would reduce the Metro Arts Commission’s membership to 11, changing quorum math and triggering a planned bylaws review; Metro Arts’ interim director sent a personal letter of support.
A bill filed on first reading would reduce the Metro Arts Commission’s membership from 15 to 11, a change Metro Arts leaders said would become effective only after the legislation passes and the mayor notifies the clerk.
The proposal (identified in meeting materials as BL 2025-811) was discussed at the Metro Arts Executive Committee meeting. Interim Executive Director Ashley Batchelder told the committee the mayor would send notice to the clerk to formalize the reduction if the ordinance passes. Batchelder also said she submitted a personal letter of support for the legislation after consulting with commissioners and staff.
The change would alter quorum calculations used…
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