Cultural Development Commission (CDC)

In accordance with the Terms of Reference, the role of the Cultural Development Commission is to lead, collaborate and make recommendations on the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Cultural Sector Policy which includes:

  • Recommend a 3-year action plan on policy implementation for approval by City Council
  • Regularly review, monitor and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Comprehensive Cultural Sector Policy and make recommendations to Council for modifications when necessary
  • Report annually to City Council on the implementation of the policy
  • Secure funding for policy implementation and lead relevant hiring and contracting processes
  • Provide ongoing advise to any person taking action to aid the implementation of the Comprehensive Cultural Sector Policy and other relevant plans and initiatives
  • Oversee the implementation of Council's Art in Public Places policy
  • Be available to review, on Council's request, criteria for the annual disbursement of project funding for the cultural sector
  • Provide input on cultural initiatives and new development to Council, community groups and individuals
  • Have representation on relevant community bodies as appropriate
  • Help promote a high level of creativity, diversity and excellence in the cultural life of Nelson

View the CDC Minutes on CivicWeb.

View the CDC Documents (Arts in Public Places Policy, Comprehensive Cultural Policy, CDC Terms of Reference and Cultural Tourism Strategy) on CivicWeb.

Current Members

Councillor Macdonald
Councillor Batycki (Alternate)
Ms. Joy Barrett (Cultural Development Officer)
Mr. David Dobie
Ms. Stephanie Fischer
Ms. Pat Henman
Ms. Anne Macdonald
Ms. Joanna Maratta
Ms.Glenda Miller
Mr. Morty Mint
Mr. David Ritchie
Mr. Bradley Roulston

Contact

City of Nelson
Cultural Development Commission
Suite 101, 310 Ward St.
Nelson BC V1L 5S4
Phone 250 352 5511
Fax 250 352 2131
Joanne Caldecott

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