Byron Shire Council is seeking external representatives to become members of the Public Art Assessment Panel, whose responsibility it is to review and provide objective independent recommendations to Council in relation to public art projects. Panel members will have an interest in the arts, established ties to the Byron Shire community and previous experience with committees or boards. Specifically we are seeking: Two community artists – with professional or extensive amateur experience in an arts related capacity. One community representative – with an interest in the arts and/or amateur experience in an arts related capacity. It is strongly recommended that interested nominees read the Public Art Guidelines and Criteria, as the main purpose of the PAAP is to ensure these Guidelines have been applied consistently and equitably for all public art applications. Meetings will be held bi-monthly. The term of appointment for committee members is to align with the term of Council (to 2016) and appointments are in a voluntary capacity only. The constitution and nomination form for the Committee are available on Council’s website at

http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/expressions-of-interest/ Expressions of Interest

Close: Wednesday 27 March 2013 Enquiries: Joanne McMurtry, Community Policy Officer 02 6626 7316 Submissions should be in writing (application form provided) and addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 Mullumbimby 2482 or sent by email to council@byron.nsw.gov.au