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MINISTER FOR THE ARTS

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 205

Cultural Council Subcommittees

Mr Cornwell asked the Minister for the Arts in relation

to the ACT Cultural Council sub-committees -

(1) Does each sub-committee have time secretary, or executive officer?

(2) Where are these sub-committees located?

(3) What is the cost of servicing these sub-committees?

Mr Wood - the answer to the members questions are as-follows:

(1) The sub-committees of the ACT Cultural Council have no dedicated staff resources whatsoever. The workload of providing secretariat and policy support for both the Council and-its sub-committees is being absorbed within the existing resources of the Arts and Special Events , Section against competing priorities. Because of the. significance of the activities of the Cultural Council and its sub-committees, I am currently reviewing this arrangement. .

(2) No accommodation. has been provided for the Council or its. sub-committees. Meetings are held in the offices of the Arts and Special Events Section.

(3) The costs of servicing the sub-committees and indeed the.

Council are being absorbed within the existing budget .of

the Arts and Special Events Section at the expense of

other activities.. However it should be emphasised that

the greatest subsidy for the Council and its

sub-committees is the many.hours of unpaid time

contributed by the members themselves. I am considering

the impact of the increased workload and the.availability

of resources to alleviate it.

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