Members of the Cultural Infrastructure Monitoring Committee

Responsibilities of the Monitoring Committee

The Cultural Infrastructure Monitoring Committee 2025–2028 monitors, on behalf of the Provincial Executive, the artistic, financial, and organizational development of the institutions receiving grants under the Cultural Infrastructure Grant Program 2025–2028, by:

• conducting annual monitoring meetings with these institutions, during which the members provide guidance to the institutions;
• attending events organized by these institutions and reporting on these visits.

In carrying out these tasks, the Monitoring Committee must be familiar with, or be able to obtain information about, and take into account:

• theDetailed Grant Rules for Cultural Infrastructure 2025–2028;
• the work plans of the subsidized institutions;
• the current Provincial Cultural Policy, as set forth inthe Policy Framework “Culture and Heritage for Everyone.”

As a member of the Monitoring Committee, you will have access to the following, to the extent possible:

• knowledge of the cultural sector in Limburg from a broad societal perspective;
• extensive knowledge of (developments in) at least one of the following artistic disciplines: performing arts, including festivals, dance, and theater; music culture, including classical, modern, pop, and jazz; urban culture; visual arts; design; film; literature;
• expertise in one or more of the following areas: cultural participation, cultural education, talent development, professional and amateur arts, cultural diversity, and the national cultural system;
• expertise in one or more of the following areas: cultural entrepreneurship, business management, and governance;
• knowledge of the current Provincial Cultural Policy, as set forth in the Policy Framework “Culture and Heritage for Everyone,” or the ability to familiarize yourself with it;
• knowledge of cultural codes and their implementation: the Diversity & Inclusion Code, the Fair Practice Code, and the Cultural Governance Code;
• an independent perspective on the Monitoring Committee’s area of work, focused on concrete and actionable recommendations;
• the ability to adapt when working under time pressure;
• general consulting skills: analytical and critical thinking, subject matter expertise, vision, a reflective mindset, creative and innovative thinking, a sense of proportion, independence;
• communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively;
• time to attend an estimated 4 to 7 events per year and to report on them.

Composition of the Monitoring Committee

The Monitoring Committee consists of 10 to 15 members. While suitability is the primary criterion, the aim is to achieve a diverse composition in terms of gender, age, cultural background, and geographic representation.
The Province of Limburg supports the Monitoring Committee through its administrative secretariat.
The Appointments Policy Framework 2.0 applies to the appointment of members of the Monitoring Committee.

Leisure activities

The time required for the work will vary over the 2025–2028 period, with an annual peak during the fall monitoring round. Each monitoring round will involve approximately six meetings, each lasting at least half a day.
For each subsidized institution, two members are designated for monitoring. Each institution is required to conduct a minimum of one and a maximum of two visits per year to observe activities and report on them.

Reimbursement

The members of the Monitoring Committee receive compensation for attending the meetings of the Monitoring Committee in accordance with thecurrent regulation on the legal status of local political officeholders in the Province of Limburg. The compensation for meetings in which the monitoring discussions take place is equal to twice the amount specified in Article 2.4.1, paragraph 1, of theLegal Status Decree for Decentralized Political Officeholders. For all other meetings, the compensation per meeting is calculated at a rate of one.

In addition, travel and accommodation expenses may be reimbursed pursuant to the aforementioned Amending Regulation.
Further details will be provided separately after the members have been appointed.

Details

When filling vacancies, the Province of Limburg places a high priority on transparency, diversity, and integrity. Membership on the Monitoring Committee is incompatible with membership in the Provincial Council, the Provincial Executive, or the position of civil servant with the Province of Limburg. Similarly, positions such as board or executive membership in institutions subsidized by the Province of Limburg under the Cultural Infrastructure Subsidy Scheme 2025–2028 are not compatible with membership on the Monitoring Committee.
The Province of Limburg therefore appoints only independent experts as committee members.
Disclosure of additional positions is required.
In accordance with the Policy Framework for Appointments and Shareholder Nominations (Policy Framework for Appointments 2.0), committee members are requested to sign a declaration of integrity.
At the end of the selection process, we will ask the selected candidates to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and to submit it to us upon approval by Justis.

Interest

Has the job opening above piqued your interest?

Please respond via the application form on the Limburg Province website.

Interested candidates may apply by May 11, 2025, by submitting a cover letter and resume addressed to the Culture Cluster. Interviews are expected to take place in week 21. If you would like more information, please contact Vera Rademaekers (vhm.rademaekers@prvlimburg.nl) at 06 21 83 60 13.