Holloway appointed Chair of the Scottish Arts Council
11/02/2005
ISSUED BY THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Dr Richard Holloway has been appointed Chair of the Scottish Arts Council, Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson announced today.
Ms Ferguson said:
“I’m delighted to announce Richard’s appointment. He is a well respected figure in Scotland and his drive and enthusiasm will be of real benefit to the Scottish Arts Council. I look forward to working closely with him in delivering the Executive’s cultural policies.”
Dr Holloway said:
“I am highly honoured to have been invited to become Chair of the Scottish Arts Council, a body for which I have the highest admiration.
“I look forward to joining with its talented and dedicated staff in promoting and celebrating Scotland’s astonishingly rich cultural life and in sharing it more widely with the people Scotland.”
Notes to editors1. The Scottish Arts Council is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) and the Board is appointed by, and accountable to, Scottish Ministers.
2. Ministerial public appointments are made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
3. Dr Holloway's appointment is for a three-year term. The Chair will be expected to spend an average of four days per month on Scottish Arts Council business, including preparation for and attendance at all Board meetings, and taking part in additional meetings and events. The Council meet around eight times each year, with around half these meetings in Edinburgh and the rest at varying locations around Scotland. The appointment is remunerated at £12,500 per annum.
4. Media wishing to interview Dr Holloway should contact Moira Gibson - Scottish Arts Council press office - on 0131 240 2449 or 07770 851 859.
Contact email(s)
media.office@scottisharts.org.uk
Issued by: Scottish Executive
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