The Southfield Public Arts Commission shall consist of eleven members, six of whom shall be appointed by the City Council, and the remaining five shall be appointed by the Mayor, with confirmation thereof by the City Council. All members of the Commission shall be appointed on the basis of demonstrated experience and knowledge of the arts. Insofar as possible, members of the Commission shall represent and include a landscape architect, a registered architect of the state of Michigan, a visual arts educator, an art gallery owner or operator, an urban designer, an art fundraiser, and three (3) members who are either a recognized visual artist, art collector, or art curator. At least two members of the Commission shall be residents of the City. The remaining members and ex-officio members may or may not be residents of the City.

The purpose of the Commission is to advocate for, promote and participate in the establishment, selection and installation of public artwork in the City, with City Council approval, to serve the public interest, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment through the promotion of the arts in the City of Southfield.