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The Special Events Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Regional Council regarding applications for funding for large-scale special events within the municipality that support and generate economic and tourism development, pursuant to the Marketing Levy Special Events Reserve Administrative Order 2014-020-GOV [PDF]. More detail about the committee’s role can be found in the Terms of Reference [PDF].
The Special Events Advisory Committee normally meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 9:00 a.m. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the calendar below, and the agenda (once available) to confirm the exact date and time for each meeting.
Learn more about the Special Events Advisory Committee by reading their 2018 Summary here.
Membership of the Special Events Advisory Committee
- Councillor Steve Adams - Chair - District 11—Spryfield-Sambro Loop-Prospect Road
- Deputy Mayor Tony Mancini - Vice Chair - District 6—Harbourview-Burnside-Dartmouth East
- Councillor Lisa Blackburn - District 14 - Middle/Upper Sackvile - Beaver Bank - Lucasville
- Bruce Holland, Business Improvement District
- Ross Jefferson, Destination Halifax
- Ken Bagnell, Business and Tourism Organization
- Jeff Ransome, Hotel Association of Nova Scotia
- Gordon Stewart, Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia
- Alison Gillan, Halifax Partnership
Staff contact for the Special Events Advisory Committee
Liam MacSween
Legislative Assistant
macswel@halifax.ca
902.490.6521