Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

4.   Objects of Foundation

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   (1)   The objects of the Foundation are—

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      (a)     the implementation of a national cultural policy;

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      (b)     the advancement of the arts and culture in the society.

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   (2)   For the advancement of the objects described under subsection (1) the Foundation shall—

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      (a)     prepare periodic action plans using arts and culture to affirm a Saint Lucian identity within a regional and international context;

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      (b)     undertake research into various aspects of the arts and culture;

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      (c)     ensure that training opportunities are made available in all aspects of the arts and culture;

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      (d)     market, promote and co-ordinate artistic and cultural activities including festivals, overseas exchanges, celebrations, products and services;

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      (e)     liaise with relevant Government Ministries and Departments, non-governmental organisations, community based organisations and the private sector;

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      (f)     make recommendations regarding policy, public funding, technical and institutional support for the promotion of the arts and culture;

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      (g)     establish funds to be used for the objects of the Foundation;

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      (h)     mobilise public and private resources for the benefit of the sector;

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      (i)     develop and manage venues for artistic and cultural activities;

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      (j)     undertake pro-active programmes promoting indigenous cultural and artistic goods and services;

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      (k)     assist and support community based activities designed to promote the arts and culture;

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      (l)     solicit and accept financial assistance, subscriptions, donation, gifts and loans on behalf of the Foundation;

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      (m)     publish, produce in print, audio visual and multi-media form, material of an artistic or cultural nature;

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      (n)     promote any activity which will assist in the furtherance of artistic and cultural expression;

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      (o)     carry on any activity which appears to the Foundation to be requisite, advantageous or convenient for or in connection with the discharge of its functions under this Act.

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   (3)   The Foundation may contract with or establish agencies to assist in carrying out its functions under this Act.