"Specifically the purpose of this policy is to:

Guide Council's decision making and actions related to the cultural sector.

Articulate a vision and goals for sector development, and methods of achieving those goals.

Formalize the relationship between the City of Nelson and the cultural sector and articulate the value of that relationship.

Define the role of the City of Nelson as one of leadership and facilitation in developing the cultural sector as an entity in itself, and in collaboration with all sectors of the community.

Align with the Arts, Culture and Heritage Focus Area of the City of Nelson Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy."