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Eight appointed to Culture Commission
11/06/2004
Scottish Ministers have agreed to appoint eight new members to the independent Commission chaired by James Boyle, which started work on June 1.
The Culture Minister appointed composer Craig Armstrong; George Black, chief executive of Glasgow City Council; Gordon Jeyes, director of children's services, Stirling Council; Brian Lang, principal, University of St Andrew's; Shonaig Macpherson, senior partner McGrigors; Colin Marr, Eden Court Theatre; Lucy Mason, chief executive of Dance Base; and businessman Ian Ritchie.
Frank McAveety said:
"The Commission's members are highly experienced people from diverse backgrounds who understandScotland's rich and complex cultural landscape, and we are fortunate to have their services.
"I expect them to employ innovative and radical thinking, particularly in developing new ways of getting people involved and I look forward to receiving 21st century solutions for a sustainable future.
"Our future support for culture must make sure the sector is working at its most effective and harness all available resources to deliver best value."
The Executive has allocated a budget of £478,000 to support the Commission for up to 12 months.
In addition to the Commission members, a range of other people from various sections of the cultural community will be brought together in small working groups to consider specific issues. CoSLA will put in place arrangements to feed in views from the local government sector.