Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note the submissions received from the community on the exhibited draft grants and sponsorship policy guidelines, as shown at Attachment E to the subject report;

(B)      Council approve the grants and sponsorship policy as shown at Attachment A to the subject report;

(C)      Council approve the grants and sponsorship guidelines as shown at Attachment B to the subject report; subject to the following amendment:

(i)           amend page 20 of the grants and sponsorship guidelines under the heading Eligibility to read:

These individuals and organisations can apply:

·               Not-for-profit organisations

·               Social enterprises

·               Individuals or unincorporated community groups auspiced by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply in its own right.

(D)      Council approve the Revised Operational Plan 2022/23 - Addendum as shown at Attachment C;

(E)      Council note the Chief Executive Officer has delegated authority to implement the Quick response grant, Creative live/work spaces grant, Short-term empty properties grant, Venue hire support grants and sponsorship and Street banner sponsorship in accordance with the grants and sponsorship policy criteria and monetary limits; and

(F)      authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to approve any minor editorial corrections prior to publication and authorise the relevant staff to implement any such corrections.

The substantive motion was carried on the following show of hands –

Ayes (9)          The Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Chan, Davis, Ellsmore, Gannon, Jarrett, Kok, Scott and Scully.

Noes (1)          Councillor Weldon.

Motion carried.

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