Title
Strategic Plan 2014-2018
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council adopt the Parkland County Strategic Plan 2014-2018
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the motion as the Strategic Plan provides the vision and direction Council has for the organization and community. It is an important document for Administration as it identifies priority areas for departments when developing annual business plans and budgets.
Purpose
To present to Council for review and adoption the Parkland County Strategic Plan 2014 - 2018.
Summary
On June 10, 2014, Council passed a motion directing Administration to retain the services of a consultant to develop the Strategic Plan, with the following expected outcomes:
1. Remove the Message from the Mayor, Parkland County Councillors and the Parkland County Team pages;
2. Provide more narrative related to the strategic planning process with less emphasis on the planning diagram;
3. Insert graphics and images that complement the narrative for the plan;
4. Reconsider how the Strategies may be represented as the Goals should be the focal point so that the plan reflects a 30,000 foot view of Parkland County's direction between 2014-2018;
5. Integrate organizational successes (e.g. - 2013 Safest Employer Award); and
6. Make it inspirational.
The new document reflects the requested changes and describes Council's four year commitments and 20-year visionary goals in the six priority areas: Agriculture, Community, Economy, Environment, Governance, and Infrastructure.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Reviewing and updating the Strategic Plan reflects Council's commitment to good governance by ensuring short term goals meet the long term vision for Parkland County
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