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CULTURAL FACILITIES CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report CULTURAL FACILITIES CORPORATION PO Box 939 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608 ABN : 88187240846 Enquiries about this publication should be directed to : Telephone : (02) 6205 0340 www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au Page | ii Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report Table of Contents Transmittal Certificate vi Section A – Performance and Financial Management Reporting A.1 The Organisation 9 A.2 Overview 13 A.3 Highlights 15 A.4 Outlook 21 A.5 Management Discussion and Analysis 24 A.6 Financial Report 24 A.7 Statement of Performance 24 A.8 Strategic Indicators 24 A.9 Analysis of Agency Performance 25 A.10 Triple Bottom Line Report 76 Section B – Consultation and Scrutiny Reporting B.1 Community Engagement 79 B.2 Internal and External Scrutiny 79 B.3 Legislative Assembly Committee Inquiries and Reports 79 B.4 Legislation Report 79 Section C – Legislative and Policy Based Reporting C.1 Risk Management and Internal Audit 81 C.2 Fraud Prevention 82 C.3 Public Interest Disclosure 82 C.4 Freedom of Information 82 C.5 Internal Accountability 84 C.6 HR Performance 86 C.7 Staffing Profile 87 C.8 Learning and Development 89 Page | iii Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report C.9 Workplace Health and Safety 89 C.10 Workplace Relations 91 C.11 Human Rights Act 2004 92 C.12 Strategic Bushfire Management Plan (SBMP) 92 C.13 Strategic Asset Management 92 C.14 Capital Works 94 C.15 Government Contracting 96 C.16 Community Grants/Assistance/Sponsorship 100 C.17 Territory Records 100 C.18 Commissioner for the Environment 101 C.19 Ecologically Sustainable Development 102 C.20 Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction policies 104 and programs C.21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reporting 104 C.22 ACT Multicultural Strategy 2010-2013 104 C.23 ACT Strategic Plan for Positive Ageing 2010-2014 105 C.24 ACT Women’s Plan 2010-2015 106 C.25 Model Litigant Guidelines 108 C.26 Use of terrorism powers 108 C.27 Notices of noncompliance 108 Page | iv Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report Appendices 1 Information relating to the Board of the CFC 110 2 CFC Governance Documents 113 3 Senior Managers of the CFC 138 4 Organisational Structure as at 30 June 2012 139 5 Advisory Committees 140 6 Facilities and Business/Activities Under Management 146 7 Canberra Theatre Centre Venues – Graph showing genres 148 of presentations 8 ACT Museums and Galleries – Schedule of exhibitions, 149 programs and events 2011-12 9 Canberra Museum and Gallery – Acquisitions (purchases 156 and donations) in 2011-12 10 Major funding, sponsorship and support 157 11 Staff Development 159 Attachment 1 2011-12 Financial and Performance Statements and 161 Management Discussion and Analysis Abbreviations and Acronyms 232 Compliance Index 234 Page | v Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report Page | vi Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report Page | vii Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report Section A – Performance and Financial Management Reporting Page | 8 Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report A.1 The Organisation A.1.1 Role, including functions and services provided The Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) was established under the Cultural Facilities Corporation Act 1997 (the CFC Act), which came into operation as from 1 November 1997. The functions of the CFC, as set out in the CFC Act (Section 6) are : • to manage, develop, present, co-ordinate and promote cultural activities at designated locations and other places in the ACT; • to establish and research collections; • to conserve and exhibit collections in the possession or under the control of the CFC; • to undertake activities, in co-operation with other people if appropriate, to exercise its other functions; and • to exercise other functions given to the CFC under this Act or another Territory Law. The CFC Act (Section 7) requires that the CFC, in exercising its functions, must consider : • any cultural policies or priorities of the Executive known to the CFC; and • other cultural activities in the ACT. The CFC is responsible for : • the Canberra Theatre Centre; • the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG); • the Nolan Collection Gallery @ CMAG; and • three Historic Places : Lanyon, Calthorpes’ House and Mugga Mugga. The CFC’s functions therefore include the performing arts, the visual arts, social history and cultural heritage management. The organisation delivers a range of cultural services to the community by providing activities such as theatre presentations, exhibitions, and education and community programs, and through conserving and presenting significant aspects of the ACT’s cultural heritage. The CFC Act was amended with effect from 5 June 2012. This amendment resulted from a recommendation made in the Loxton review of the arts. The amendment removed responsibility for Civic Square from the functions of the CFC. This formalised arrangements whereby the Territory and Municipal Services Directorate manages and maintains Civic Square, including by maintaining all aspects of its fabric (the fountain, paving, grassed areas etc.) and by managing bookings for use of the Square. The CFC will, however, continue to undertake certain activities in relation to Civic Square; for example, joint programs with other organisations located on Civic Square such as Craft ACT and the Civic Library; and participation in planning studies for the Civic Square precinct. Additional information about the CFC can be found at the following websites : • www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au covering the Canberra Theatre Centre; and • www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au covering CMAG, the Nolan Collection Gallery @ CMAG and the Historic Places. Page | 9 Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report A.1.2 Mission and values of the CFC The CFC’s five-year Strategic Plan, covering the period 2011-16, provides the overarching framework for the organisation’s planning activities, including for the development of its annual corporate plans. The Strategic Plan identifies mission or purpose statements for the organisation as a whole, as well as for its two program delivery divisions : the Canberra Theatre Centre and ACT Museums and Galleries (which in turn comprises two sections : CMAG and the Historic Places). The mission or purpose statements identified in the Strategic Plan are supported by statements as to what the CFC is seeking to achieve in a number of “areas of focus”, as set out below. A.1.2.1 Mission/Purpose for the CFC To enable our distinctive institutions to provide enriching cultural experiences that contribute to Canberra’s identity Area of focus What we want to achieve Strategy and planning A clear direction for our future Governance An accountable, resilient and dynamic organisation Human resources An employer of choice for staff and volunteers Financial management Long-term financial sustainability Infrastructure and systems Support for the delivery of high quality cultural experiences Communication Engagement of our stakeholders Growing and leveraging off our assets Growth in targeted areas where we can add value A.1.2.2 Mission/Purpose for the Canberra Theatre Centre To be Canberra’s leading performing arts centre Area of focus What we want to achieve Programming A diverse program that creates a leadership position for the Canberra Theatre Centre and an identity for Canberra Marketing and audience development A loyal and growing audience Community initiatives Connect the whole community with the performing arts Growing and leveraging off our assets A performing arts centre for the future Page | 10 Cultural Facilities Corporation – 2011-2012 Annual Report A.1.2.3 Mission/Purpose for ACT Museums and Galleries To engage our community by presenting Canberra’s stories, diverse visual culture and heritage Area of focus What we want to achieve Programming, story-telling, interpretation Programming that reflects Canberra’s unique identity Marketing and audience development A loyal and growing audience Stewardship of assets Places and collections that allow us to tell the many stories of Canberra Growing and leveraging off our assets Growth in targeted areas where we can add value A.1.2.4 Values The CFC has identified a set of values that support its mission statements and underpin its activities. These values are as follows. • We regard cultural activity as essential for a vibrant, diverse and healthy community, and vital for social and economic development. • We recognise that cultural activity makes a valuable contribution to the promotion of the ACT as an attractive destination for business investment and tourism. • We seek to engage the community in a greater understanding of the value of the arts and our cultural heritage. • We are committed to ensuring that the cultural and heritage places and collections, which we hold in trust for the broader community, are researched and interpreted, and that they are both made accessible now and are conserved for future generations. • We acknowledge and respect the cultural diversity of the region and the richness this brings to the ACT’s arts and heritage. • We acknowledge that our staff and volunteers are highly valued assets of the CFC and continue to recognise their contribution and further develop their skills. • We place major importance on maintaining professional standards in the management of our facilities and on delivering