Port Stephens Strategic Arts and Cultural Committee
Submitted by PSCouncil on 12 January 2011 - 1:23am
Participate in one of the networks to be considered as a delegate to the committee.
Email:
chloe.beevers@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Phone:
49800121
Address:
Port Stephens Council, 114 Adelaide St
City:
Raymond Terrace
Postcode:
2324
State:
NSW A Culture of Planning and Partnership
Port Stephens Council resolved in December 2010 to establish this new committee. The inaugral AGM will be convened by Council's Cultural Planner early in 2011.
Functions delegated to the Committee by Council:
1. The Committee will fulfil the functions of an advisory body to Port Stephens Council on matters related to culture and the arts, including but not limited to:
a. Delivery of cultural priorities identified in the Community Strategic Plan within available financial and in-kind resources
b. Recommendations to Council on the annual allocation of Cultural Projects Funding.
c. Development of policies and procedures, programs and projects to enrich the cultural life of Port Stephens.
d. Identifying the existing and future requirements for arts and cultural facilities across Port Stephens.
e. Requests from the Port Stephens Council or by officers of Port Stephens Council as to the suitability of specific projects. These requests may be a result of arts applications or suggestions from various sectors of the community.
f. Sub-committees, working groups or task forces of the Committee, should be formed to advise or consult with the Committee on specific matters or to take responsibility for putting into action the Committee’s agenda. Membership can draw on expertise outside the committee membership.
2. The Committee will operate as a community partnership in the delivery of cultural priorities identified in the Community Strategic Plan, including:
a. Facilitate the ‘Culture Port Stephens Network’, linking those active in the arts, culture and lifestyle of Port Stephens.
b. Facilitate communications between cultural organisations and the broader community
c. Form strategy based working groups on an as-needs basis to assist in the planning for the delivery of cultural priorities. Membership can draw on expertise outside the committee membership.
d. Form project/working groups on an as-needs basis to assist in the delivery of cultural projects and programs. Membership can draw on expertise outside the committee membership.
e. Oversee networks which link organisations with common interests, including but not limited to: Event Organisers Network and Galleries Network.
f. Assist with the promotion of arts and culture.
g. Provide cultural development opportunities, including training and programs
h. Maintain relationships with peak and regional cultural organisations
i. Advocate to other levels of Government on cultural matters
3. That the sub-committees serve as Networks to:
a. Advise Council on cultural matters relating to their area of interest/expertise
b. Build the capacity of those active in the cultural fields, through provision of workshops, briefings, training and resources
c. Broker relationships between external groups where there is common ground
Strategic Committee Membership
The Committee consists of delegates from:
- Council, being three Councillors, one representing each Ward
- Councillor John Nell for East Ward
- Councillor Peter Kafer for West Ward
- Councillor Steve Tucker for Central Ward
- Ward-based Local Lifestyle Networks (operating as sub-committees under the Committee). Each Lifestyle Network has two delegates each from a different community/district.
- Central Ward Lifestyle Network (two delegates) - led by Councillor Steve Tucker
- West Ward Lifestyle Network (two delegates) - led by Councillor Peter Kafer
- East Ward Lifestyle Network (two delegates) - led by Councillor John Nell
- Sector Networks linking organisations with common interests (operating as sub-committees under the Committee). Including but not limited to:
- Events Network (two delegate)
- Visual Arts Network – covering galleries, art shows & groups (two delegates)
- Performing Arts Network, covering music, dance & theatre groups & venues (two delegates)
- Cultural Economy Team (two delegates)
- Existing council committees relating to culture, including but not limited to:
- Aboriginal Strategic Committee (one delegate from each Local Aboriginal Land Council)
- Heritage Advisory Committee (one delegate)
- Halls Forum (representing Hall 355(b) Committees) (one delegate)
- Youth Interagency (two delegates, one service provider and one youth representative)
- Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee (one delegate)
- Peak and Regional Cultural Representatives as invited/nominated (up to 5 delegates)
Decisions:
- View the report outlining the how the committee will operate (December 2010 Council meeting business papers)
- View the Council Decisions relating to establishment of the committee (December 2010 Council meeting minutes)
Meetings
The Committee shall meet no less than four (4) times per annum to consider policy matters concerning cultural development and promotion for Port Stephens.
The Council Officer supporting the Committee shall be the Port Stephens Council’s Community Planner, Cultural Development, or other officer as determined by the General Manager.
