The City of Covington is accepting applications for one replacement position on the Covington Arts Commission. This position is open to an adult or youth living or working within Covington city limits and the commissioner will serve the balance of a three-year term set to expire Dec. 31. The Arts Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Covington City Hall.

The purpose of the Arts Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and provide leadership in the arts. The commission may perform the following functions:

• Keep the City Council informed and represent community interest in matters of art.

• Serve as the central commission to whom individuals and groups may bring their concerns and ideas with regard to the arts.

• Seek to enlarge the art consciousness of Covington.

• Encourage multi-age working, sharing, learning and teaching in the arts.

• Provide recognition and encouragement to local artists, art activities and capital improvements for the arts in Covington.

• Explore financing for acquisition of art objects, art activities and capital improvements for the arts in Covington.

• Establish a long-range plan for the development and operation of a cultural center.

• Preparation of a public involvement program that solicits volunteer support and encourages public participation in the implementation and operation of Covington’s park system.

• Develop, implement and review a comprehensive community arts program and annual work plan.

• Present monthly commission meeting reports to the City Council.

• Review the suitability of any work of art intended as a gift to the City.

• Such other and further responsibilities as may be assigned to the commission by the City Council, from time to time.

Interested citizens can acquire an application at Covington City Hall or download from the forms and downloads section, commissions category of the city’s Web site at www.ci.covington.wa.us. Completed applications may be e-mailed to jmichaud@ci.covington.wa.us, mailed or delivered in person to Covington City Hall, 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, 98042 or faxed to 253-638-1122.

Application will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. Interviews are anticipated to take place before the City Council regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9.

Applicants will be notified of an interview time. The City Council schedule is subject to change.

For further information on the commission, please contact Recreation and Aquatics Manager Pat Patterson at ppatterson@ci.covington.wa.us or 253-638-1110, ext. 2223.