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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND & PLANNING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1211

Environment, Land and Planning Portfolio -

Cultural Activities Contract

Mr Humphries. - asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning

In relation to Gazette No 2, dated 19 January 1994,, and a purchase reference contained in it, No 8383, for contract assistance valued at $60,000 to Mr Roy Kenneth Forward of 29/18 Currie Crescent, Kingston, ACT, 2604

(1) For what services is the payment approved?

(2) Is this a new contract of employment for Mr Forward; if so, why?

(3) What is the duration of the "contract assistance"? .

(4) What performance criteria are being used to assess Mr Forwards performance?

(5) Has all of the $60,000 been expended, if not, why not?

Is any of the $60,000 payable as salary or wages; if so (a) what proportion and (b) over what time-frame?

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) (a) Under broad direction and in accordance with Departmental policies, undertake high level cultural policy and project work, and represent the Department as necessary.

(b) Provide advice on and extend opportunities for cultural development by building links between ACT Government cultural activities and some or all of

- Commonwealth Cultural Institutions

-_ Tourist Industry

- Education Sector

- Major ACT Cultural Facilities (including _

proposed facilities)

- Planning Authorities

- Public Art Development

(2) No.

(3) For 12 months as from 28 July 1993.

(4) Assessment criteria include the following:

the extent to which better liaison is established

- between ACT Government Cultural bodies, Commonwealth

institutions and other ACT Government authorities;

- that project work and policy papers are submitted by the agreed dates and demonstrate a comprehensive analysis of the issues.

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