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Council Strategic Plan
In addition to regular tasks related to the general administration of the District (e.g. council meetings and minutes, public inquiries, budgeting, bylaw enforcement and general operations) municipal staff focus their efforts to making progress on various matters which council has determined to be corporate priorities. New matters that arise and come before council from time to time may be considered for action if there are sufficient resources available or if the matters are of great importance and urgency to warrant displacement of one or more items already on the priority list.
In our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Council has identified five strategic areas of focus, and several priorities and objectives that we intend to accomplish with the support of our employee team. The Strategic Plan will guide us in our governance and decision making, and we firmly believe that the plan will guide our community into a new era of sustainability, inclusivity, and prosperity.
1) Economic Development and Diversification
The District will continue to promote economic diversity to broaden the employment base in the District. The local economy is focused on forestry and diversification to other types of employment will help the District adjust to future changes to forestry. Over the term of this plan the District will invest in efforts to diversify the local economy and market the community to potential residents, visitors and investors.
2) Indigenous Reconciliation
The District commits to working towards and supporting reconciliation with indigenous peoples. Over the term of this plan the District will take steps to put into action the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in particular those directly relating to local government.
3) Community Sustainability
The District has faced dynamic changes in recent years and will take concrete steps to improve the social and environmental sustainability of the community. Over the term of this plan, the District will take action to support community livability, address housing gaps, prepare for emergencies, reduce local emissions, support local health and social services, and ensure that agencies responsible for resourcing local services are aware of the community’s broad needs.
4) Organizational Strength
The District needs to be strong and resilient in order for it to deliver services residents and businesses rely on efficiently and effectively. Over the term of this plan the District will continue its efforts to attract exceptional staff and ensure the organization is strong, resilient, and ready to serve the community.
5) Infrastructure and Asset Management
The District owns many valuable and important assets necessary to deliver services to the residents of Houston. Over the term of this plan, the District will continue to take important steps to ensure it is managing and maintaining the community’s assets in a fiscally responsible and sustainable manner for current and future generations.
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