Item - 2013.ED27.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 2013 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on November 22, 2013 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 2013.
ED27.6 - Policies for City of Toronto Museum Collections
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the Historical Collection Development Policy (Attachment 1), the Historical Collection Management Policy (Attachment 2), the Living History Collection Policy (Attachment 3), the Personal Collections Policy (Attachment 4) and the related Definitions (Attachment 5) in the report (October 21, 2013) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-62990.pdf
ED27.6 - Policies for City of Toronto Museum Collections
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the Historical Collection Development Policy (Attachment No. 1), the Historical Collection Management Policy (Attachment No. 2), the Living History Collection Policy (Attachment No. 3), the Personal Collections Policy (Attachment No. 4) and the related Definitions (Attachment No. 5) in the report (October 21, 2013) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council approve a revised set of policies to be administered by Museum Services relating to the City of Toronto's collections of artifacts, archaeological and natural history specimens and objects used for hands-on educational and programming purposes at City museums.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-62990.pdf