Issue - items at meetings - Civic Awareness Commission: Terms of Reference

Report of the Director of Strategy & Governance (copy attached).

RESOLVED –

(1)         That a Civic Awareness Commission be established in accordance with the terms of reference outlined in the report.

13.1               The Committee considered a report of the Director of Strategy & Governance concerning the formal establishment of a Civic Awareness Commission.

13.2               Councillor Mears stated that the Commission was an excellent initiative to celebrate and raise awareness of the city’s rich history.

13.3               Councillor Fallon-Khan advised that he had been co-opted on to the Commission and that it would serve to educate children and also to demonstrate to tourists how passionate the city is about its heritage. He added that the Commission would be bringing forward some exciting ideas.

13.4               The Chairman wished to place on record his thanks to all officers that had been involved in the work of the Commission so far, including the museums staff, Angela Dymott, Assistant Director for Property & Design, and Mark Wall, Head of Democratic Services.

13.5               Councillor Randall also wished to thank Paula Murray, Head of Culture & Economy, and stated that the Commission’s real success would demonstrated if it were able to encourage engagement, in terms of both community work and election turnout.

13.6               Councillor Watkins advised that the Mayor should take a lead role in the work of the Commission.

13.7               The Chairman invited Jim Buttimer, member of the Commission to comment on the proposals.

13.8               MrButtimer explained that the proposals represented an important step because they would give the Commission the necessary legitimacy to continue its work.

13.9               RESOLVED –

(1)         That a Civic Awareness Commission be established in accordance with the terms of reference outlined in the report.