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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board:
1) Receive a presentation updating the implementation of the Good Governance goal of the County’s Strategic Plan; and
2) Approve new Good Governance objectives for completion. (Est. Time: 30 Min.)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board
1) Receive a presentation updating the implementation of the Good Governance goal of the County’s Strategic Plan; and
2) Approve new Good Governance objectives for completion.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On January 24, 2017, the Board finalized the County’s definition of Good Governance as “Achieving the best possible process for making and implementing decisions in accordance with the County’s core values, legal requirements and industry best practices.” The County’s Core Values are Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity and Service Excellence.
In addition, the Board approved six key objectives which are identified below and include an implementation status:
Objective 2.1: Review and update all ordinances and establish mechanisms for timely reviews and updates based on relevance. (Target completion of December 2018)
Status: In progress.
Objective 2.2: Review and update policies related to inter-office services and public services. Establish a mechanism for timely updates, review for relevance to ensure a balance between appropriate level of internal control and efficient work flow. (Target completion of December 2017).
Status: In progress. Substantial progress has been made to review and update or repeal Board Policies. Remaining policies will continue to be reviewed and we anticipate completion of this objective by June 30, 2018. We will also develop new policies to strengthen and modernize inter-office services and public services.
Objective 2.3: Identify and implement ‘best practices’ within central support departments, and develop service level standards of central support departments/divisions/programs for the p...
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