Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council adopt the revised Grants and Sponsorship Policy which includes updates to the Festivals and Events (Village and Community), Environmental and Performance Grants and Short Term Empty Properties Grant Programs, as shown in Attachment A to the subject report;

(B)      authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to make amendments to the Grants and Sponsorship Policy in order to correct any minor drafting errors; and

(C)      Council note a review of the grants policy and program is being undertaken to:

(i)         ensure alignment to Sustainable Sydney 2050; and

(ii)        ensure the program is inclusive and accessible and improve the user experience.

The motion was carried on the following show of hands –

Ayes (9)          The Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Forster, Kok, Miller, Phelps, Scott, Scully, Thalis and Vithoulkas.

Noes (1)          Councillor Chung.

Motion carried.

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