Title
Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum Agreement
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council approve the three year funding agreement with the Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum Society as presented and furthermore, that Council appoint a member of Council as a representative on the Stony Plain and Parkland Museum Society Board of Directors.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration is in support of entering into this multi-year agreement. Administration has a positive working relationship with the Society and believes it provides a valuable service for Parkland County residents. Administration also supports the appointment of a Council representative on the Stony Plain and Parkland Museum Society Board of Directors as it will enhance the already strong collaboration between the Board and Parkland County.
Purpose
As this is a new, multi-year agreement, Administration is seeking Council's approval. Administration is also recommending the appointment of a Council representative to the Stony Plain and Parkland Museum Society Board of Directors.
Summary
Parkland County has a long-standing, positive relationship with the Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum. Many Parkland County residents visit the Museum each year and the programs and special events hosted there are of great benefit to the region. Past practice has been to annually approve the County's contribution towards the operational budget, which poses some challenges when it comes to long-term planning for the Board of Directors and staff. Administration is recommending that a longer term agreement be entered into similar to our recreation cost share agreements. This will allow longer term planning and assist with staff retention which is a vital part of the services and programming offered. Administration is recommending a three year agreement.
Historically Parkland County has not had a Council representative on the Board of Directors as it would have been a non-v...
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