LEADERSHIP – Elevate the role of culture in community building

OUTCOME: Culture is a leader in Canmore’s growth and transformation RECOMMENDATIONS ACTIONS

Recommendation 1.1

Adopt culture as a pillar of sustainability

Recommendation 1.2

Transition the Arts and Events Department to a Cultural Development Department with a focus on cultural placemaking, and cultural sector support and investment

Recommendation 1.3

Transfer the responsibility for and functions of non-cultural community events and programs to an appropriate department

Recommendation 1.4

Develop three new service areas that focus on cultural placemaking, sector support, and investment

1.1.1 Integrate culture as a pillar of sustainability in municipal and departmental strategic plans, policies, and procedures

1.1.2 Integrate the new role and responsibilities of the Cultural Development Department

1.2.1 Engage a senior advisor (2 year term) to assist with departmental reorganization

1.2.2 Hire a Manager of Cultural Development and two Cultural Coordinators; reassign Arts & Culture Coordinator

1.2.3 Develop terms of reference for and appoint a Cultural Advisory Committee

1.2.4 Disband the Public Art Committee (See Recommendation 4.5, Action 4.5.3)

1.3.1 Carry out an interdepartmental review of events, including current staffing, budgets, and responsibilities to transfer and consolidate resources to improve efficiencies and services

1.3.2 Amend the community events policy to establish decision-making criteria that will assign departmental responsibility for cultural events and non-cultural community events

1.3.3 Reassign Event and Film Permitting Coordinator and Events Coordinator to an appropriate department

1.4.1 Identify direct (town-led) and indirect (town-supported) cultural programs and services that align with the Cultural Master Plan focus areas and determine the roles, responsibilities, and resources required from the town

1.4.2 Review departmental plans that align with cultural program and service outcomes and consolidate efforts to increase efficiencies and reduce overlap

1.4.3 Develop an operating plan and budget for a service delivery model and programs to an appropriate department