Cultural Advisory Committee

Classification:

Advisory Committee

Delegation:

None

Scope:

The Cultural Advisory Committee will provide advice to Council on matters concerning cultural development, and facilitate communication between Council and the community concerning strategic planning, development, marketing and evaluation of cultural development in the City of Bayside.

The objectives of the Committee are to:

• Assist and advise Council on implementation of the Cultural plan;
• Assist and advise Council on the development and review of policy relating to cultural development;
• Assist and advise Council on matters concerning the strategic planning, development and evaluation for cultural development in the municipality;
• Advise Council on the priorities for cultural development in the municipality;
• Work with Council to market cultural development opportunities, strategies and activities;
• Advocate on behalf of Bayside cultural groups and individuals to Council;
• Encourage and promote effective communication between community cultural groups, individuals and Council;
• Promote and monitor the equitable access to cultural opportunities and resources for the Bayside community; and
• Liaise with relevant cultural bodies and individuals beyond the boundaries of the municipality.

The scope of the Committee is broad and may encompass the following areas:

• Cultural Plan implementation and strategic planning
• Cultural programming (including events) and community grant programs
• Cultural facilities, including Billilla, Black Rock House and Kamesburgh
• Cultural community organisations
• Equitable access to cultural opportunities, education, promotion, and marketing
• Cultural industry and individual artists
• Indigenous peoples policy and strategy development

Membership and Chairperson:

The membership of the Committee will comprise up to ten independent community representatives and one Councillor (Cr Del Porto). Membership will be sought on the basis of a broad interest, understanding and commitment to cultural development in the municipality, in addition to specific expertise and interest in at least one of the nominated areas and will comprise of a maximum of twelve members. A balanced representation will be sought in the committee structure and membership will not be based on the representation of a specific organisation. The Committee will elect from the membership a Chairperson.

Stakeholder Staff Representatives:

Events and Cultural Development Coordinator

Current or Anticipated Role of Staff Member in the Committee Working Group etc:

To take minutes, prepare agendas, present items and provide advice where appropriate.

Meeting Frequency:

Bi-monthly, with special meetings if required. The meetings are held in the evenings in the Moorabbin Room (Corporate Centre) and generally last around two to three hours.

Timeline for Involvement:

2 year term

Accountability of Committee and Committee Members:

To Council

Reporting Requirement:

The Committee reports to General Committee quarterly. Any other relevant information (eg decision making process, venue, who resources): A quorum for the Committee meetings is a minimum of half of the Committee membership, including at least one Councillor.

References (internal/external/policies/legislation/documents related to Committee): The Committee was formed as a result of a Council Arts Strategy prepared in the 1998/2000 period.

Council liaison/contact:

Sonia Turnbull on 9599 4370

Achievements of Committee/Working Group or Network:

To be listed on review date.

Page last updated: 02 Jul 2010