Feb 9 • 14:22 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

The Rēzekne City Council is not ready to support the state's involvement in the management of the concert hall "Gors"

The Rēzekne City Council has decided not to support the Ministry of Culture's proposal for state involvement in the management of the concert hall "Gors".

The Rēzekne City Council has made a decision during a committee meeting to reject the proposal from the Ministry of Culture regarding state involvement in the management of the concert hall "Gors". The Ministry had suggested that the state acquire a 75% stake in the company 'Austrumlatvijas koncertzāle', which would grant it decisive influence in the management of the facility. The local council's rejection indicates a lack of consensus on how the concert hall should be managed and funded, reflecting broader tensions between local governance and state control of cultural institutions.

In addition to rejecting the ministry's proposal to transfer ownership of the Rēzekne-based property and its equipment into state hands, the committee recommended that the Ministry of Culture explore other avenues for state involvement. Specifically, they have suggested implementing a delegation agreement, which would serve as a cooperation model to ensure sustainable and balanced contributions towards achieving cultural policy goals. This suggests that the city council is open to partnerships but wants to maintain local control over cultural assets.

Furthermore, the Rēzekne City Council is urging other municipalities within the Latgale region to assess their potential involvement in enhancing access to professional arts and strengthening the cultural environment. This can imply a collective approach within the region, highlighting efforts to foster local cultural initiatives while also addressing the broader goals of access and sustainability in the arts community.

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