AGENDA* – COMMISSION ON ARTS, CULTURE, LETTERS AND HERITAGE – 1st meeting 2025 – January 22, 2025 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Procedural step to confirm that enough members are present to officially begin the meeting.

Formal approval of the meeting agenda by the committee members.

Opportunity for committee members to disclose any personal or professional conflicts regarding the items on the agenda.

Review and formal filing of the minutes from the previous committee meeting to ensure accuracy and track progress on past decisions.

A designated time for residents to ask questions or provide comments to the committee members regarding arts and culture matters.

The committee will review and validate the new strategic directions for the city's cultural support program. This overhaul is intended to modernize how the city funds and assists local cultural organizations, ensuring that support aligns with current community needs and city priorities.

An information session providing updates on current projects and administrative files related to the Gatineau library system.

A status report on the progress of the Arts, Culture, Letters and Heritage Committee's (CACLP) annual work plan, detailing completed tasks and upcoming objectives.

An update regarding the distribution and status of municipal grants allocated to cultural groups and event organizers for the 2025 calendar year.

A segment dedicated to celebrating recent successes and positive achievements within Gatineau's cultural sector.

Discussion of miscellaneous items that do not fall under the specific categories listed in the agenda.

Announcement of the date for the next scheduled committee meeting.

Formal closing of the public session of the committee meeting.