Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County will move forward to discuss several strategic priorities for the next several years.
At its regular meeting Aug. 28, council appointed several council members to serve on several internal strategic working groups until Oct. 31, 2025, after the next municipal elections in October 2025.
“Big Lakes council has identified several strategic initiatives for the next five to seven years, which are detailed in the strategic plan,” CAO David Reynolds says.
“We want to put pen to paper. How are we going forward?”
Council appointed North Gilwood – Triangle Councillor Jim Zabolotniuk to serve on the reserve policy strategic working group.
The group will review and update the policy that governs the county’s budget reserves.
Grouard Councillor Jeff Chalifoux was appointed to serve on the level of service strategic working group.
That group will discuss and propose ways to enhance the system to plan and provide public services.
“What (programs and services) will be reviewed moving forward?” Reynolds says.
Kinuso Councillor Roberta Hunt was appointed to serve on the marketing plan strategic working group.
The group will develop a marketing plan to promote Big Lakes’ attractions, amenities and lifestyle.
Joussard Councillor Richard Mifflin was appointed to serve on the resident satisfaction strategic working group.
The group will create a system to regularly measure resident satisfaction and gather residents’s comments and suggestions on Big Lakes’ services and initiatives.
Chalifoux asked if the terms of reference be confirmed before council members are appointed.
Reynolds says each working group will develop its own terms of reference.
Various staff in administration and key roles have already been appointed to the working groups.