Bern revises culture department
The municipal council of the city of Bern has revised the legal basis for the activities of the city's culture department. The Department of Cultural Affairs has become "Culture City of Bern".
The objectives and measures of the future city-wide cultural strategy were discussed with 180 participants from Bern's cultural scene at the 2nd Bern Cultural Forum. Based on the results of the forum, the formulated strategy will be submitted to the municipal council for approval in the fall.
According to the participants, the topics of temporary use and spaces, approvals and funding structures are of concern to them. Communication from the city the most. The discussion also revealed that the prominent place given to children's and youth culture in the catalog of measures was generally welcomed. Gaps were identified in the areas of amateur culture, building culture as well as dialog, cooperation and coordination. The participants also debated the self-image of Bern as a city of culture.
The revision of the legal basis essentially involves adapting the wording to current practice and a definitive regulation of the department's financial powers. The amended provisions will come into force on August 1, 2016. The department is also moving at the beginning of July - to the administrative building at Effingerstrasse 21.
