Instructions Your task is to choose a Councils (or relevant governing bodys) event policy to analyse in relation to an event that has taken place or will take place. Step1: Choose an event policy You can choose an event policy from the list below: Waverley Council Events Policy National Capital Authority Events Policy Warrnambool City Council Events Policy Liverpool City Council: Event organisers information kit & event guidelines City of Casey Events Policy Adelaide Hills Council Policy: Festivals and Events Step 2: Provide an overview of an event that has happened or is in the planning process that would need to adhere to the chosen policy. For example: If you chose the Manly Local Council Event Policy an event that would need to adhere to the policy would be the Annual Manly Jazz Festival If you chose the Hunter Valley Council Event Policy an event that would need to adhere to the policy would be A Day on the Green If you chose the Canberra/ACT Event Policy an event that would need to adhere to the policy would be the Australian Running Festival Step 3: Provide examples of parts of the policy that the council officer would have to take into consideration when evaluating the proposal Evaluate the positive and negative impacts that the event will bring to the local community. Do the positives outweigh the negatives? Could measures be put in place by the Council / event manager to reduce negative impacts? Step 4: Discuss how the event delivers on a strategic objective of the governing body, either implicitly or assumed. You may draw upon examples already discussed throughout the course, for example: Encouraging tourism Showcasing local attractions Promoting local business skills and initiatives Generating revenue for local business through event leveraging Promoting local arts and culture Acknowledging and promoting local heritage and culture Promoting the contributions of diverse communities Encouraging community development Drawing people together, fostering social, economic and service networks Promoting civic pride Support your answers with evidence and concepts from your research and perhaps a related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation, where appropriate.
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