MUN-FAC-2030 - City Facility Usage By Groups or Events

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Policy No: MUN-FAC-2030 Policy Title: CITY FACILITY USAGE BY GROUPS OR EVENTS 2. DEFINITIONS: Facility user: Indigenous community, public individuals, groups who book City facility rooms or spaces for public or private events, or City staff who book City facility rooms or spaces for public facing events. This refers to both the individual who makes the booking as well as any individual who is delegated oversight responsibility during the course of the booking or event. Facility user classifications: City-endorsed groups: Groups that provide services and programs that are City sponsored, recognized or affiliated. This group would include, but is not limited to, Public Art Committee, advisory committees, Sports Groups, Ethno- Cultural Committee, Artist In Residence programs, Exhibiting Artists in Rotunda Gallery, Special Event Committees that work directly with Arts, Culture and Special Events Division. Indigenous Community: Indigenous organizations, groups, families, and individuals. Neighbourhood Associations: A Neighbourhood Association is a group of neighbours who work together to engage in activities such as planning and delivering recreation and other programing that serves neighbourhood needs, special events, neighbourhood specific projects, and other social engagement opportunities for citizens. A Neighbourhood Association may or may not be incorporated. Informal Neighbourhood Groups: Groups of citizens who are neighbours, who mobilize around a common purpose, connection or vision, supported by City staff. While not formally recognized as affiliated, the City of Kitchener may provide a variety of supports to them, including access to space. 2 of 14