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The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is a volunteer committee established to advise and assist City Council and staff on the development and management of the Civic Art Collection and all public art programs developed using City resources, property or land. The Committee will act as advocates for public art on behalf of the City within the community, and provide informed perspectives on public art-related matters within the municipality.
Statement of Purpose |
Working within the parameters of the Public Art Policy the Committee will: Advise on:
Advocate for:
Assist with:
The Committee also establishes sub-committees, selection panels and juries for specific public art projects. Notwithstanding the Simplified Meetings Procedures for advisory bodies, the Public Art Committee may invite non-member participation on its selection panels, juries and sub-committees at the discretion of the Committee. However, a member of the Committee shall act as chair for each sub-committee and all Public Art |
Composition |
The Public Art Advisory Committee shall be comprised of up to seven members as follows:
Relevant skill sets, knowledge and experience are essential to the success of the PAAC. Priority shall be given to those with a professional visual arts or design background, as opposed to amateur. |
Reporting Structure |
The Committee reports to City Council through the Cultural Sustainability Committee. The Chair of the Public Art Advisory Committee will also be a member of the Cultural Sustainability Committee. Administrative support to the Public Art Advisory Committee shall be provided by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Services department, which shall assign a Secretary to the Committee. Additional staff resources as required from time to time will be provided by the following departments:
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Membership Term |
The Public Art Advisory Committee's term is as per City Council's four-year term. The current Council term began with the 2014 election and will end in conjunction with the 2018 election. |
Membership List |
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Member Schedule and Location(s) |
The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet monthly, or at the direction of the Chair. |
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