I would echo John's comment. In my brief I mentioned the need for peer juries, and I fully believe that, but as a member of an organization that has been an arm's-length funding body for museums in Alberta for almost 20 years, I can tell you that the process is very effective and it's very efficient in terms of accountability; we are perhaps even more accountable, because we have to ensure that we spend the money in a responsible manner.
We also have our ear to the ground. We know the needs of the community, and they have a sounding board at all times through to us. A model like this would certainly make the process more efficient and, I think, more effective as well.