With the merger of Taichung City and Taichung County on December 25, 2010 this department is undergoing major changes and expansion.  

The Cultural Affairs Bureau functions and responsibilites are:
 
Civil Service Ethics Office
1.General business
2.Maintain security and safety of facilities
3.Propagate government ethics and regulations
4.Prevent corruption and violation of the law
5.Investigate in matters of corruption and violation of the law
6.Handle reports of offenses
7.Declaration of civil servants’ properties
8.Suggest improvements to government ethics
9.Maintain confidential government affairs

General Affairs Office
1.Documents management
2.Offices and staff dormitory management
3.Technicians, drivers, and temporary staff management
4.Vehicles management
5.Budget and expenses management
6.Procurement and call for tenders
7.Property management
8.Cashier
9.File management
10.Research and evaluation
11.Regulatory matters
12.General affairs
13.Information system management

Accounting Office
1.Compile annual accounts
2.Compile general accounts
3.Compile statistical data

Personnel Office
1.Management structure
2.Appointments, Dismissal, Transfer of staff
3.Qualifications screening
4.Performance evaluation
5.Rewards and punishments
6.Service
7.Training and further education
8.Overseas travels
9.Compensation
10.Pension and relief fund
11.Employee welfare
12.Insurance
13.Registration and computerization of personnel data

Library Information Section
1.Procuring and cataloging books
2.Collection management
3.Promotional affairs
4.Educational training
5.Information management
6.Facilities and site management

Arts Promotion Section
1.Organize exhibitions
2.Organize community cultural events
3.Organize academic seminars and forums
4.Organize events encouraging further research and study

Cultural Heritage Section
1.Collection, exhibition, and publication of cultural assets
2.Organize culture-related promotional activities
3.Management, maintenance, and collection of cultural assets
4.Assignment, maintenance, and management of historical sites
5.Editing of documents and records
6.Management and maintenance of facilities and offices of the Wen Yin Hall

Exhibition and Performing Arts Section
1.Manage and set up data and files of performing art groups and individuals
2.Organize shows and performances
3.Organize lectures on performing art
4.Plan and execute performing art events
5.Manage the application of performing art groups
6.Manage facilities at performance facilities

Director Tel: (04)22289111 ext. 25001 Direct Line:(04)23730341

Useful Links
Cultural Affairs Bureau Website English Homepage