Governance and Engagement

Governance and Engagement Goal

To foster open communication and transparent decision-making, the Town continually engages with the public, partners, and all levels of government, strengthening relationships through trust, collaboration, and advocacy.

Strategies

GE1. Increase engagement with the community to improve input into municipal decision-making and increase awareness of Council decisions.

GE2. Amplify progressive strategies to attract and retain top talent to deliver leading-edge services to the community.

GE3. Advocate for improved provincial acts to enable effective governance.

GE4. Continue building the capacity of Town staff to deliver effective projects and services.

GE5. Strive to strike a harmonious balance between enhancing the quality of life in Paradise and fostering the long-term viability of the region, ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity for both.

Metrics to track progress:

• Levels of engagement annually (e.g. number of people engaged, number of engagement events, hours allocated to engagement with the community).
• Levels of communication reach annually (e.g. website clicks, social media outreach).
• Town employee retention rate. » Metric: Percent of regional initiatives with dedicated Town participation
• Number of advocacy efforts towards initiatives listed in Section 1.4 Advocating for Paradise