Cultural Action Committee
Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Grand Sudbury Société de développement Citizen Appointment Cultural Action Committee The City of Greater Sudbury recognizes the value that culture contributes to the community and has recently endorsed the Greater Sudbury Cultural Plan 2015-2020. A Cultural Action Plan was drafted to accompany the Cultural Plan. It lays out specific actions within four strategic directions: Creative Identity, Creative People, Creative Places and Creative Economy. It outlines potential initiatives, partners, available resources and timelines in order to realize the goals of the plan. The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) is seeking 12 citizens for appointment to a Cultural Action Committee to continue momentum and build community engagement during the implementation phase. Committee Objectives Working with the Business Development Officer for Arts & Culture, the Committee will have the role of providing a credible, expert resource for the implementation of the plan, and representing a broad-based community profile, reflecting the diversity among the city’s residents and its art and cultural communities. It shall serve as a forum for soliciting the opinions of the larger community on issues related to the actions identified in the Cultural Action Plan. Committee Composition Committee members will be selected with consideration to fair representation of cultural/artistic disciplines, gender, generations, and cultural diversity. Nominees must be residents of the City of Greater Sudbury and at least 18 years old. Appointments to the Committee are unpaid volunteer positions. Nomination Process Written or e-mail letters and résumés may be addressed to Emily Trottier, Business Development Officer. All letters should clearly indicate your reasons for wishing to serve on the Committee, and a list any direct affiliations with local arts and culture initiatives. The GSDC Board will review and determine Committee members. Time Commitment The Cultural Action Committee will meet on a quarterly basis at Tom Davies Square. Committee members have the option of either two or three-year terms (July 2015 – July 2017 or July 2015 – July 2018). Information www.greatersudburyculture.ca or Emily Trottier, 705-674-4455 ext. 4429, [email protected]. Deadline for Applications Monday, June 1, 2015 at 4:00 pm.
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