TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 22, 2024 Report No. ADM-24-049
TO: Councill
FROM: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Council Priorities Refresh - Fall 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council receive Report No. ADM-24-049 for information and direct staff to prepare a Special Committee of the Whole session in September to initiate the 2024 Council Priorities Refresh process.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
An important annual touchpoint in Council's priority setting process is the Council Priorities Plan Refresh, which is scheduled to occur each year in November. Council has a deliberate opportunity to re-assess their priorities and commitments, evaluate any new initiatives or projects as potential candidates for the Council Priorities Plan, and provide direction to staff about these projects in time for the preparation of the budget for the upcoming year. November 2024 represents the mid-way point of Council's term; an additional mid-term review is recommended to ensure Council's expected outcomes for the remainder of the term are captured.
BACKGROUND:
The Council Priorities Plan for 2023-2026 (included as Attachment 1) contains the full list of projects and initiatives that Council has selected to make progress in their strategic areas of focus. These areas of focus are outlined below:
* Climate Resilience and Environmental Stewardship
* Diversified and Thriving Economy
* Engaged and Healthy Community
* Good Governance and Organizational Excellence
* Housing
* Strong Relationships and Partnerships
The Council Priorities Plan is intended mainly to capture projects or initiatives that fall outside of core services delivered by staff. These projects or initiatives generally meet the following criteria:
* they are significant enablers of Council's strategic areas of focus;
* they have outcomes that are measurable and time-bound, likely with deliverables that are meant to be completed within a specific time-f...
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