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Council and staff for the Township of Asphodel-Norwood began the strategic planning process in late 2017. The process included Council and staff discussion sessions, public consultation, and research. A draft strategic plan was presented to Council on July 24, 2018 and a public consultation period commenced thereinafter. Upon receiving public comments, revisions were made to incorporate suggestions, and Council adopted the four-year strategic plan on September 11, 2018.
Due to the pandemic, a shift in priorities occurred in the second half of the 2018-2021 plan.
In late spring of 2021, Council and staff commenced its strategic planning to build upon the Township's prior strategic planning efforts. The process included internal and public surveys to gain perspective on current and future priorities along with resident concerns. A draft strategic plan was presented to Council on January 25, 2022, and following a public consultation period, Council adopted the new plan on February 22, 2022 to govern the years 2022-2024.
The 2022-2024 Strategic Plan acts as a roadmap for future Council decisions and staff recommendations. On April 25, 2023 Council received a 2022-2024 Strategic Plan Update.
| Our Mission |
| We will provide a comprehensive range of municipal services in a sustainable, efficient, and cost effective manner. |
| Our Vision |
| The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is a safe, growing community, rich in heritage and offering a rural lifestyle. |
| Our Values |
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Community Building: Council members, staff, residents, businesses, and agencies working together to take steps towards solutions to issues affecting the community. The Township will focus on and grow the positive aspects of the community while understanding the community’s aspirations and addressing change where it needs to happen. Collaboration: Council members, staff, residents, and agencies communicating with each other and working together to achieve results and deliver exceptional service. Integrity: Earning and sustaining public trust by serving public interest, using powers responsibly for the purpose they were intended, and acting with honesty and transparency. Respect: To always have due regard for the values, rights, or opinions of others. Professionalism: To possess the skill, good judgement, and polite behaviour that is expected of the community. Proactive: To initiate change rather than reacting to events to ensure a system of mutual trust is in place. Accountable: To acknowledge and assume the responsibility of its actions, decisions, and policies. Transparency: To make reasoned decisions without bias by following fair and objective processes. Sustainability: To meet the current needs of the community without compromising the ability to provide long term municipal services to future generations. This includes financial, operational, and environmental sustainability. |
| Strategic Direction 1 - Strength: Strengthen Our Communities |
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Healthcare
Community Programming
Recreation/Parks/Trails
Waste Management
Emergency Management/Response
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| Strategic Direction 2 - Sustainability: Achieving Operational Excellence |
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Responsible Growth
Proactive Financial Management
Accountable Governance
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| Strategic Direction 3 - Prosperity: Growing our Economy |
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Broadband
Business Attraction/Retention
Agriculture
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Strategic Direction 4 - Engage: Engage Our Communities & Citizens |
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Volunteerism
Citizen Engagement
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Strategic Plan Documents |
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