St. Catharines Museum Advisory Committee

Committee Type

Advisory committee or task force

Purpose

The St. Catharines Museum Advisory Committee (MAC) will provide advice and recommendations for the purpose of policy and plan development, mandate review, and will act as public advocates in support of the museum's mandate.

Vision

The St. Catharines Museum will strive to be valued as a unique and dynamic centre for sharing our heritage, preserving our past and celebrating our diverse community.

Goals

The St. Catharines Museum will achieve sustainability by increasing earned revenue while maintaining and improving its collections and exhibits, public profile, programmes and services.

The St. Catharines Museum will strengthen its existing activities and relationships and foster new partnerships.

Membership

The Committee is composed of seven members including one city councillor. Members are appointed by Council.

Voting Membership

All members of the committee vote on every issue and in the event of a tie, the motion shall be defeated; meeting quorum is four members.

Membership Responsibility

• Members shall observe all corporate policies of the City of
  St. Catharines with respect to conduct, harassment and discrimination.
• Members shall make every effort to attend all meetings
• Members shall attend an annual Advisory Committee Orientation

Membership Term

As per the four year term of council appointments

Membership List

• Matthew Harris, Councillor 
• Alan R. McEwen
• Lesley Seaborne 
• Vaughn Stewart 
• Edwin Wand 
• Brenda Zadoroznij

Meeting Schedule & Location(s)

Meetings are held at the St. Catharines Museum every fourth Tuesday of the month, excluding July and August, at 6:00 pm. Additional meetings may be called as required. A minimum of six meetings per calendar year must be held.