2019-06-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    11 JUNE 2019


A total of 10 applications requesting $44,000 were received and assessed by the RADF
Committee.
In accordance with RADF Guidelines, Committee members are required to declare any conflicts
of interest and once declared the Committee member is then not involved in related
deliberations. In this round, one Committee member declared a conflict of interest relating to one
application and they did not have any involvement with the assessment or decisions relating to
that application.
The RADF Committee has recommended 9 applications totalling $23,700 for funding. The
projects recommended for funding are excellent in quality and diversity, and will employ quality
artists and arts workers who will engage in valuable arts and cultural activities across the region.

RADF funding notification
Upon Council endorsement of this report, successful applicants will be notified by email including
a letter of acceptance for signature by the applicant.
The unsuccessful applicants who did not meet the grant criteria or who are not funded due to
lack of available funds will be advised in writing. Feedback is provided by the assessment the
panel on areas of the project or application that may be modified or improved.

Previous Council Consideration
Since 2014, Noosa Council has had a partnership with Arts Queensland. As part of this
partnership, Noosa Council is able to offer grants to artists and arts organisations within the
Noosa Shire. These are assessed by the RADF Committee and approved by Council twice each
year.

Finance
RADF is a partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council.
Council has a funding agreement which runs from October 2018 to September 2019 with Arts
Queensland.

Risks & Opportunities
There are no risk implications.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
        The following RADF Committee members:
          Ulrike Sturm, Jane Rivers, Toni Wills, Michael Donovan, Alicia Sharples, Cal Webb and
          Noelle Nelson.
        Arts Development Officer, Arts Queensland

Internal Consultation
         Councillor Jess Glasgow – RADF Committee Chairperson
         Director Community Services
         Director Environment and Sustainable Development
         Financial Services Manager
         Gallery Director
         Community Development Officer – Arts and Culture
         Grants Officer, Community Development



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