2.82.020 Qualifications, appointment, and term of office.
A. The poet laureate shall be at least 18 years old, be still living at the time of their appointment, be a resident of South King County or North Pierce County and shall have been actively engaged in Auburn’s creative community for at least one year prior to appointment, and shall have demonstrated the following:
1. Excellence as evidenced by the submitted poetry sample.
2. Exemplary professionalism as evidenced by an established history of publication in journals and books, special honors, awards, fellowships, and/or other recognition.
3. Advancement of poetry in Auburn communities as evidenced by a history of activity in Auburn’s literary community through readings, publications, public presentations and/or teaching.
Employees (or members of their immediate family or household) of the city of Auburn, and members or staff (or members of their immediate family or household) are ineligible.
B. The poet laureate shall be appointed by the mayor from three finalists chosen by the Auburn arts commission. The arts commission is authorized to promulgate rules and procedures consistent with this chapter for the purpose of conducting the nomination process.
C. The term of appointment shall be for three years. Provided, that the mayor may remove the incumbent without cause.
D. The poet laureate shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 6669 § 1, 2017; Ord. 6383 § 1, 2011.)