Moira Arts and Culture Inc. is a not for profit incorporated association set up in Dec 2013 as a new intuitive for Moira Shire Council to play a leading role in arts and cultural development for Moira communities. It has its own governance structure and terms of reference, and uses a skill based decision making process. Whilst operating independently from council, the board have a high level of accountability to council through quarterly reporting, funding responsibilities / requirements, and staffing. One of its main goals (through its activities and programs) is to support the Councils Community strategic intent. “That Moira will be a Shire where all its people and communities are happy, healthy and safe with the ability, and have the opportunity to integrate, participate, connect and contribute to their communities.”
The Board structure is made from 2 Moira Shire Councillors and 10 dedicated community members representative of a broad skill base, art genres, cultural groups, youth, the Indigenous community and geographical spread across the shire. It’s Mission is :
“The Moira Arts and Culture Inc. Board will be a not for profit organisation which will stimulate, enrich and support creativity in our communities ensuring the vitality and sustainability of arts and culture into the future.”