§ 21-7. Composition.

(a) In general.

The Commission consists of 9 members, as follows:

(1) 8 appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council under Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter; and

(2) 1 appointed by the President of the City Council.

(b) Qualifications.

(1) Of the members appointed by the Mayor:

(i) 1 must be a professional visual artist;

(ii) 1 must be a curator or art historian from an established Baltimore arts or educational institution;

(iii) 1 must be a licensed architect;

(iv) 1 must be a licensed engineer; and

(v) 4 must be persons chosen from related disciplines, such as landscape architects, design professionals, urban planners, conservators, art educators, art administrators, and citizens interested in civic improvement.

(2) All members must reside or work in the City.