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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.