Purpose
- To contribute to and develop strategy and policy both for the Shoalhaven City Council as well as in alignment with the Region.
- To develop and implement policy, planning and vision for the broad arts within existing resources and use a co-opted panel of peers for professional advice. They include:
- Visual Arts
- Heritage and Museum Sector
- Literature
- Performing Arts
- Advocate and maintain specific arts related portfolios.
- Advocate and promote Board recommendations.
Delegated Authority
- Act within adopted budgets aligning with Council’s strategic plans and document, and make recommendations on the arts to Council
- Appoint suitable representatives to fill casual vacancies on a set term basis
- Inform and recommend policy for arts related funding programs, and where required by Council, vote on related matters
- Establish a peer panel of professionals, experts and practitioners across art forms, heritage and cultural platforms to be co-opted as needed for input and advice to the Shoalhaven Arts Board
Relevant staff will work collaboratively with the Shoalhaven Arts Board to:
- Develop and implement activities to achieve objectives in line with the Shoalhaven Arts Board recommendations, the Council’s policies and corporate plan