The commission consists of seven members, representing the arts, citizens and the business community on an approximately equal basis. The council appoints members for four-year, overlapping terms. None of the members shall be employees or officials of the city. At least five members shall be City of Cupertino residents. Scheduled vacancies occur in January, although there is sometimes an unscheduled vacancy at other times during the year.
Members are limited to two consecutive terms.
All meetings are open to the public.