Terms of Reference for the Department of Cultural Affairs

The primary purpose of the department is to protect cultural heritage, provide better entertainment facilities to citizens, and increase revenue for the municipality. This is achieved through the provision of satisfactory cultural and entertainment services, revenue generation, and maintenance and upgrade of historical and cultural places. Key objectives of the department include increasing revenue for the municipality, maintaining and upgrading historical and cultural places, and providing satisfactory cultural and entertainment services to citizens. The department's scope and responsibilities encompass the regulation and management of billboards and signboards, cinemas and city-owned theaters, recreational and entertainment facilities, entertainment events, cultural regulations, funeral services, and naming new areas and streets. The department is responsible for enforcing cultural-related regulations, such as prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in small canteens and restaurants. It also coordinates with other departments, including the Department of Revenue, Department of Greenery, and Department of Streets, to develop revenue plans, recreational facilities, and naming new areas and streets. The department reports to the Deputy Mayor of Administration and is accountable for its activities and revenue generation. Implementation of the department's objectives involves the development of recreational and entertainment facilities, such as parks and historical gardens, and the organization of entertainment events. The department also provides funeral services to citizens and regulates the naming of new areas and streets. To achieve its objectives, the department must work closely with other municipal departments and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and implementation of its activities. The department's geographic focus is on Kabul city, and its activities are aimed at enhancing the cultural and entertainment experience of citizens while generating revenue for the municipality. The department's timeframes for implementation are not specified, but its activities are ongoing and require continuous coordination and monitoring to ensure effective delivery of services and revenue generation.