Title
Outcomes of Board Initiative 12a-1 to Explore Partnerships to Support 100% Participation in the CRD Arts Function
Recommendation
[At the July 28, 2021 Arts Commission meeting, the staff recommendation (Recommendation A) and three motions arising (Recommendation B) were carried. Staff prepared a supplemental staff report in response to the Arts Commission's motions arising and recommend withholding a decision on an alternative approval process at this stage (Recommendation C).
All three options are presented below for the Board's consideration:]
A. Original Staff Recommendation to Arts Commission
The Arts Commission recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
That the Outcomes of Board Initiative 12a-1 to Explore Partnerships to Support 100% Participation in the CRD Arts Function report be received for information.
(NWA)
B. Motions Arising from Arts Commission
The Arts Commission recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
1. That staff be directed to prepare amendments to the establishing bylaw to gain full regional participation in the Arts and Culture Support Service, with non-participating electoral areas and municipalities added as Group 2 Participating Areas;
(NWA)
2. That the Board proceed by way of a regional alternative approval process; and
(NWA with 2/3 on region wide AAP)
3. That staff include a report with the removal of the 2-year exit clause and include additional service requisition scenarios that reflect 30% participation for new members and a general increase to the service budget.
(NWA)
C. Staff Response to Motions Arising from Arts Commission
1. That staff be directed to prepare amendments to the establishing bylaw to gain full regional participation in the Arts and Culture Support Service, with non-participating electoral areas and municipalities added as Group 2 Participating Areas;
2. That staff include a report with the removal of the 2-year exit clause and include additional service requisition scenarios that...
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