OUR VISION, MISSION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
We, the Council of the Town of Creston, believe that the following statements reflect the ethical foundation of our Council and Community, and our relationship with our public.
The Council of the Town of Creston is prepared and committed to increase responsiveness to the needs of our public and to focus our organization’s efforts on achieving the goals articulated through our Corporate Strategic Plan.
The Council of the Town of Creston is prepared and committed to increase responsiveness to the needs of our public and to focus our organization’s efforts on achieving the goals articulated through our Corporate Strategic Plan.
Our Mission is to exhibit strong leadership by:
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As people who care, we treat each other with respect and act with integrity by fostering attitudes that are professional, fair and just, through prioritizing:
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THE BASIS OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
Instead of choosing projects without context, Council spent significant time ensuring alignment around the focus areas.
Council identified and linked the key plans in the Town (many created with significant community engagement) as well as the top priorities.
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Under those broad headings, Council articulated the key initiatives that would impact the themes.
At the end of this process, the top five projects or programs that will advance the strategic themes were identified.
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Each of the projects that is planned or underway are linked to these Strategic Themes.
The progress towards the identified projects and initiatives will be measured throughout the term, with Council having ‘check ins’ to ensure the plan remains ‘live’ to the Town’s needs.
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A “STEP” Analysis is a framework used to analyze events and trends in four external forces that commonly
affect the local government’s operations and performance.
affect the local government’s operations and performance.
SOCIOLOGICALEvents and trends that impact operations and performance OR changes in the beliefs of taxpayers. This section identifies sociological issues that directly or indirectly influence perception of the public related to service provision, including the level of service or the type of service provided.
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TECHNOLOGICALTechnological advancements are important for the efficiency of the municipality, but they can also negatively impact your organization. This section identifies technologies that benefit or negatively impact the municipality in either how the municipality operates or communication with the public.
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ECONOMICExternal economic issues such as unemployment, inflation, and interest rates, amongst others factor into organizational purchasing power and influence the public spending practices. This section identifies economic issues that directly and indirectly influence the financial planning of the municipality.
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On May 18th, 2021, Council reviewed the Strategic Plan and considered how events and trends may affect this Strategic Plan.
The STEP Analysis below is the result of Council’s discussions.
The STEP Analysis below is the result of Council’s discussions.
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ECONOMIC
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STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
The following represent the key "Focus Areas" that Council identified as having the most profound impact on the community.
These focus areas are further broken down into strategic initiatives, and finally, the projects that support
them are identified and will be measured and tracked by Council throughout the term.
These focus areas are further broken down into strategic initiatives, and finally, the projects that support
them are identified and will be measured and tracked by Council throughout the term.
COUNCIL'S TOP FIVE
These projects are the highest priority over the next 12-24 months.
Note there are significant initiatives not found on this list that enhance the Town in the Key Focus areas.
Note there are significant initiatives not found on this list that enhance the Town in the Key Focus areas.
Thank you for reading our Strategic Plan
Please contact us if you have any questions
238 10th Avenue North
Box 1339, Creston, B.C. V0B 1G0
Phone: 250-428-2214
Fax: 250-428-9164
info@creston.ca
www.creston.ca
238 10th Avenue North
Box 1339, Creston, B.C. V0B 1G0
Phone: 250-428-2214
Fax: 250-428-9164
info@creston.ca
www.creston.ca