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1. The Galt Museum and Archives requires all Renters to have host liability [event] insurance:
   
   a. If more than 60 people will be present at the event and no alcohol will be served:
   Coverage of one million dollars [$1,000,000] host liability [event] insurance
   
   b. If alcohol will be served:
   Coverage of two million dollars [$2,000,000] host liability [event] insurance

• The Renter is responsible for securing host liability [event] insurance
• Proof of insurance is required NO LATER than 10 days before an event is held.
• In all cases where host liability [event] insurance is required, the City of Lethbridge must be included as an "additional insured".

2. No post-dated cheques will be accepted by the Galt Museum and Archives for payment for an event.
   
   
3. Decorating: The Galt is first and foremost a Museum and Archives.

   NOT PERMITTED:

• Tape/thumbtacks
• Wild flowers [live flowers are only allowed if they are obtained from a professional florist]
• Candles
• Hanging of decorations, etc. from the ceiling
• Attaching decorations to the windows or walls

  PERMITTED:

• Arches and other stand alone decorations
• CSA approved electric mini lights and other electricity-dependent décor [there are many electric outlets available]

  Please note that setting up decorations prior to your event is done as per the schedule agreed upon by you and the Facility Booking Clerk at the Galt Museum and Archives. Set up for weddings will be done from 9:00 am through 10:30 am.

  The Galt Museum will not be able to provide you with any tools or supplies so please ensure you bring everything you may need.

5. Food and beverages are not allowed, in any circumstances, in the exhibit area.
   
   
6. Access to the exhibit area is only allowed if proper fees are paid as per the fee schedule. If you require guided tour service, this must be requested with at least 14 days notice so that a guide can be booked.

4. Parking is allowed in the Museum parking lot on the north side of building. Please do not allow your guests to use the east parking lot, as it is reserved for staff of the Pemmican Lodge.
   
   
5. No doors to the Galt Museum and Archives are allowed to be propped open at any time during an event.
   
   
6. Personal property is the responsibility of those attending your function, including the unsupervised coat check. A 'Lost and Found' is kept at the Museum so please contact us after the event if anything is missing and we will check for it.
   
   
7. Replacement of lost or damaged equipment belonging to the Galt Museum & Archives will be added to the rental bill at full replacement cost.
   
   
8. The Galt Museum & Archives reserves the right to refuse a booking.
   
   
9. The Galt Museum & Archives is a smoke-free building - please ensure your guests smoke in permitted outdoor locations only.

   Please be advised or reminded that under Provincial Legislation effective January 1, 2008:

   SMOKING IS NO LONGER PERMITTED IN PUBLIC PLACES

   " A public place is all or any part of a building, structure or other enclosed area to which members of the public have access, and

   " Smoking will not be allowed within five (5) metres of a doorway, window or air intake of a public or workplace
   

10. If you are serving alcohol, please ensure you supply a liquor permit as required by Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) regulations. You can obtain more information at any liquor store or at the AGLC website: www.aglc.gov.ab.ca/liquor. A copy of your liquor permit will be needed on the day of your booking for our files.
    
    
11. Internet service is available in some rental areas - 48 hours notice is required for hook-up of service, if needed. Additional IT services will be billed at cost.
    
    
12. No equipment belonging to the Galt Museum and Archives is allowed off the premises.
    
    
13. Events are to end by 1:00 a.m.
    
    
14. You are required to use the full room/space name on any and all advertising, invitations, and other printed materials for your event. If you require any clarification, please contact our Marketing/ Communications Officer at 403.320-4009 or by email.
    
    
15. The Renter is responsible for clean-up according to the checklist on page 3 of the Conditions of Use. Clean-up is to be completed immediately after the event, unless otherwise arranged in advance of the event. All other clean-up functions will be performed by staff of the Galt Museum and Archives.

    Failure to comply to this checklist will result in the additional charge of $75 per hour. It is the Renter's responsibility to communicate this with their contracted caterer.