Strategic Priorities Community Survey We want to hear from you! The Council of the Municipality of Meaford is developing their 2015-2018 Strategic Plan. Your comments are important, so we want to hear your thoughts on the draft Mission, Vision, Values, Future Description, Strategic Priorities and Areas of Focus that have been developed.For more information, see the Strategic Priorities - Draft.This Survey will be available from July 8 to July 21, 2015.BackgroundThe first official meeting of the new Council began on December 8 with a day-long session to identify a long term vision for our municipality, to develop our mission statement and to reaffirm the values by which Council would govern, and by which this administration would perform. The session was attended by all Councillors and senior staff and was facilitated by an accredited professional, Sue Croft, who volunteered her time and expertise on a pro bono basis.The starting point for this exercise was to determine what we felt our Municipality would look like in 15 years, and we began with a discussion of “community” as a corporate value. This we interpreted to mean overall well-being; balancing the needs and wants of our residents; and embracing and celebrating the strengths of our rural and urban areas; while in pursuit of “the common good”.From there, we developed the Vision, Mission, Values, Future Description, Strategic Priorities, and Areas of Focus you see below. We welcome your comments on the work that has been done so far. Vision "THE place to be on Southern Georgian Bay" Question Title * 1. Do you agree with this vision of the Municipality of Meaford? Yes No Somewhat Comments on Vision: Mission "Provide leadership and effective governance in the delivery of quality, sustainable services." Question Title * 2. Do you agree with this mission for the Municipality of Meaford? Yes No Somewhat Comments on Mission: Values Respect - Inclusive, Open and Empathetic Integrity - Honest, Ethical and Accountable Community - Common Good, Resilient and Authentic Question Title * 3. Do you agree with these values for the Municipality of Meaford? Yes No Somewhat Comments on Values: Future Description "Meaford Is a welcoming and authentic community; safe, accessible, active, vibrant, and green. It’s a place we proudly call home where we celebrate our culture, heritage and natural beauty. We are a “community of communities” with sustainable and progressive development in the residential, agricultural, commercial and tourism sectors and a bustling downtown." Question Title * 4. Do you agree with this future description of the Municipality of Meaford? Yes No Somewhat Comments on Future Description: Strategic Priorities Growing Our Economy Position for Responsible Growth Build a Welcoming Community Become Business Ready Offer Tourism Experiences Enhance Strategic Partnerships Question Title * 5. Do you agree with the Strategic Priority "Growing Our Economy"? Yes No Somewhat Comments on "Growing Our Economy": Continuous Improvement Implement Progressive Service Delivery Explore Process Improvement and Best Practices Ensure Properly Aligned Staffing Resources Question Title * 6. Do you agree with the Strategic Priority of "Continuous Improvement"? Yes No Somewhat Comments on "Continuous Improvement": Strategic Focus Areas Investing in Infrastructure Plan and Design Fund and Invest Fix, Repair, Maintain Lead in Energy Conservation Assess Risks Focus on Asset Management Question Title * 7. Do you agree with the Strategic Focus Area "Investing in Infrastructure"? Yes No Somewhat Comments on "Investing in Infrastructure": Strengthening Our Community Foster Identity and Unity Celebrate Heritage Promote Arts and Culture Enhance Parks and Recreation Encourage Volunteer Engagement Champion the Common Good Question Title * 8. Do you agree with the Strategic Focus Area "Strengthening Our Community"? Yes No Somewhat Comments on "Strengthening Our Community": Ensuring Sustainability Support Agriculture Protect Natural Heritage/Natural environment Engage in Social Development Foster a Caring Community Enable Active and Connected Transportation Champion Community Design and Heritage Question Title * 9. Do you agree with the Strategic Focus Area "Ensuring Sustainability"? Yes No Somewhat Comments on "Ensuring Sustainability": Leading in Municipal Government Strengthen Accountability and Compliance Ensure Responsible Financial and Risk Management Provide Excellent Customer Service Foster Inclusive Public Participation Enable Proactive Communication Question Title * 10. Do you agree with the Strategic Focus Area "Leading in Municipal Government"? Yes No Somewhat Comments on "Leading in Municipal Government": Done