Term of Council Priorities are a key tool for maintaining strategic organizational focus, managing workload/resources and moving the County forward by prioritizing items that add significant value to the community.
In addition to priority initiatives that are already ongoing and administrative focus areas, Council has identified 6 new priorities for the 2022-2026 term:
At the beginning of each Term of Council, Council holds strategic planning exercises and discussions to identify major initiatives and administrative improvements it wishes to achieve during its tenure. County staff then identify the scope, resources, timing & other logistical matters associated with proposed initiatives and – through a report – seek Council approval of the proposed work program. Below you will find links to reports and recordings of meetings related to this process.
When it comes to budgeting, decision-making or changing/introducing services, the County’s 3 Corporate Strategic Pillars serve as guiding principles. They are:
Making expenditures and taking action to support the strengthening of the economic base of the County.
Examples: New infrastructure investment to allow growth, urban re-development which generates assessment growth and/or retains existing business/industry, & tourism enhancements.
Investing in high quality sustainable services that promote the well-being of communities and contribute to the betterment of the quality of our natural environment or the health of residents.
Making change and investments that will result in a visible, positive image for the County by providing a more accessible, more efficient or more cost-effective local government for residents.
