Regional Arts NSW - The peak body for regional arts activity in New South Wales

Timelines for the establishment of new Regional Arts Boards

7 August 2002

The establishment of the two new Regional Arts Boards will involve

  1. planning processes with partners the Local Government and Shires Associations (LGSA) and the NSW Ministry for the Arts
  2. joint negotiations with local government for contributions
  3. joint consultations in each region and
  4. the establishment of Steering Committees.

The process will be as follows:

  FAR NORTH COAST

July 2002

Consultation with Regional Arts Development Officers (RADOs) in each of the surrounding regions on issues or concerns associated with the establishment of the new region.

September to November 2002

Contact with local arts and cultural groups and representatives in the region to gain input to, and support for the establishment of a Regional Arts Board.

September to October 2002

In conjunction with the LGSA, contact with the nine to eleven local governments identified for the Far North Coast region to enlist contributions towards the core costs and operational budget from the folowing Shires: Ballina, Byron, Copmanhurst, Grafton, Kyogle, Lismore, Maclean, Pristine Waters, Richmond Valley and Tweed.

November 2002

Field visits to the LGAs in te region to present the rationale and models for the establishment of a Regional Arts Board and to field questions, respond to concerns or expressions of interest

November to December 2002

Identification and recruitment of a Steering Committee and negotiation of Terms of Reference for its work.

early 2003

RADO position advertised.

 

ORANA

July 2002

Consultation with Regional Arts Development Officers (RADOs) in each of the surrounding regions on issues or concerns associated with the establishment of the new region.

September to November 2002

Contact with local arts and cultural groups and representatives in the region to gain input to, and support for the establishment of a Regional Arts Board.

September to October 2002

In conjunction with the LGSA, contact with the five to six local governments identified for the Central Orana region to enlist contributions towards the core costs and operational budget from the folowing Shires, all of whom have expressed interest in forming a Regional Arts Board: Coolah, Coonabarabran, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Naromine and Wellington.

November 2002

Field visits to the LGAs in te region to present the rationale and models for the establishment of a Regional Arts Board and to field questions, respond to concerns or expressions of interest

December 2002

Identification and recruitment of a Steering Committee and negotiation of Terms of Reference for its work.

early 2003

RADO position advertised.