Diverse Perspectives on Cultural Venue Management in Fes
During the October session of the Fes Municipal Council, held yesterday, several council members expressed differing opinions regarding the conditions for using the Liberty Cultural Complex. Abdelhay Mellakh, a councilor from the Justice and Development Party, criticized the absence of clear and defined criteria that would exempt active local cultural associations from fees associated with utilizing the complex's facilities. He advocated for the simplification of administrative processes and financial requirements for reserving spaces, aiming to encourage youth and associations with limited financial resources to engage more easily.
In a similar vein, Soufiane Dreesi from the Unified Socialist Party underscored the importance of maintaining the public and community-oriented nature of the cultural complex, cautioning against its transformation into a semi-commercial entity that burdens associations with excessive fees. He called for a fair allocation of booking mechanisms and scheduling for activities, ensuring equal opportunity for various artistic groups in the city.
Conversely, Mohamed Khayy, representing the National Rally of Independents, defended the necessity of establishing fees and financial obligations, asserting that these charges are vital for covering maintenance costs and modern sound and technical equipment provided to the venue. He emphasized that the internal regulations include accommodations and preferences for public benefit associations and activities with a national and local cultural dimension.
Additionally, councilor Majda Benarbiya from the Independence Party highlighted the significance of having a specialized technical and administrative committee oversee the event scheduling to avoid conflicts and maintain the quality of artistic and theatrical performances presented to the Fassi audience. She urged for the establishment of partnership agreements with renowned theatrical groups and local associations to facilitate their access to the complex's spaces.
Ultimately, during the October session held on October 6, the Fes Municipal Council approved, by a majority vote, the new internal regulations governing the management and utilization of the Liberty Cultural Complex, which was included as the tenth item on the meeting's agenda. This new set of regulations aims to establish an organized and administrative framework for the management and use of the cultural space following its rehabilitation works. It outlines the terms for renting theaters, exhibition rooms, and workshops for cultural and artistic organizations, as well as defining the financial obligations associated with the use and enjoyment of the venue's technical and sound equipment, compliant with a collectively approved pricing structure.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
