Cultural Leadership Committee

Mandate

• To monitor the response of the City to the Citizens' Task Force on Culture
• To assist City Council in articulating the vision which should guide cultural planning and policy
• To participate in the strategic planning activities of the City of Ottawa Department of Community Services
• To create ad-hoc consulting groups based on discipline and interest in order to gauge community needs and positions on issues of interest to smaller segments of the cultural community.

The Committee reports to City Council through the Community Services and Operations Committee, in partnership with the Department of Community Services, and, where appropriate, in concert with other City Departments.

Composition
Total Membership: 15 - staggered terms of two years.

The Committee should achieve a balanced representation from a range of cultural activities including working artists and arts supporters, and heritage specialists and supporters.

Meetings
2nd Monday of each month, starting at 7:00 pm, in the Guigues Room, City Hall.

Quorum
50% of Committee plus one.

Contact
Nicole Zuger
Arts and Heritage Division
244-5300, ext. 4036

E-mail: zugern@city.ottawa.on.ca