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Sherbrooke Restoration Commission

c/o Sherbrooke Village Restoration
42 Main Street
PO Box 295, Sherbrooke NS B0J 3C0
Fax: (902)522-2974
E-mail: macdoncr@gov.ns.ca
Web: http://sherbrookevillage.museum.gov.ns.ca
Director, Craig MacDonald at (902) 522-2400

The Commission oversees the planning of programs within the Sherbrooke Planning Area which will best employ the resources and people of the Village of Sherbrooke and the surrounding district. The Commission is responsible to the Nova Scotia Museum Board of Governors for the proper use and administration of funds granted to the Commission by the Board. Its responsibilities include: advising the Minister through the Nova Scotia Museum Board on the restoration and development of Sherbrooke. The Commission is responsible for the use and administration of funds, preparation of budgets, planning of programs and operation of the Village.

Public Archives of Nova Scotia Board of Trustees
6016 University Avenue
Halifax NS B3H 1W4
Phone: (902) 424-6051
Fax: (902)424-0628
E-mail: speirswb@gov.ns.ca
Chair, The Honourable Constance R. Glube, Chief Justice of Nova Scotia

The board advises the Provincial Archivist on the general direction of the Public Archives and performs an oversight role; reviews major initiatives and significant changes in terms of program plans, policies and priorities, and makes recommendations to the Minister and public bodies as appropriate; supports the development and improvement of the Public Archives; and establishes policies and procedures for the management of all amounts received by the Public Archives other than its provincially funded operating budget.

Advisory Council on Heritage Property
c/o Kevin Barrett, Manager
Heritage Property Program, Heritage Division
1747 Summer Street Halifax, NS B3H 3A6
Phone: 902-424-5647
Chair: Peter Sheehan

The Council is established under the Heritage Property Act to advise the Minister on: inclusion of buildings in the Provincial Registry of Heritage Properties; applications for permission to substantially alter or demolish a provincial heritage property; and any other matters conducive to carrying out the intent and purpose of the Act. The Council holds three to four meetings each year.


Nova Scotia Museum Board of Governors
c/o Nova Scotia Museum
1747 Summer Street Halifax NS B3H 3A6
Fax: (902)424-0650
Secretary, Bill Greenlaw at (902)424-7344

The Nova Scotia Museum Board of Governors advises on operation of the Nova Scotia Museum which is a provincially decentralized system of 10 directly-managed museums, 17 locally-managed museums and five special places (archaeological and palaeontological sites) designated under the Special Places Protection Act.

Gaelic College Foundation
c/o Culture Division
1800 Argyle Street, Suite 601
PO Box 456
Halifax, NS B3J 2R5
Phone: (902) 424-4510
Fax: (902) 424-0710

The Foundation promotes Celtic studies and preserves and fosters the customs, traditions, culture and language of immigrants from the Highlands of Scotland who settled in the Province. The Foundation also owns and operates the Gaelic College.

Peggy's Cove Commission
c/o Tourism Division
1800 Argyle Street, Suite 603
Halifax, NS, B3J 2R5
Phone: (902) 424-3908
Fax: (902) 424-0629

The Commission's mandate is to preserve the unique scenic beauty, character and integrity of the area for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors. The Commission meets regularly to review and recommend the issuance of development permits pursuant to the Peggy'; Cove Land Use By-Law, as well as review and make recommendations on other matters pertaining to the Peggy's Cove area.





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