City of Prince George - Vision Priorities and Mission

2012 - 2014 Council Priorities

In its 2012- 2014 priorities, Council focuses its attention on the key initiatives it wishes to achieve in support of community goals during its mandate.

Council’s priorities are in alignment with the policy directions established by the Economic Development, City Government, Social Development, and Environment Strategies.

Council’s 2012 – 2014 key priorities focus on sustainable fiscal management,organizational excellence, sustainable infrastructure, effective governance, diversified and vibrant economy, international connections, and civic pride.

In addition to its 2012 – 2014 priorities, Council continues to support completion of the new RCMP facility, the Official Community Plan update, implementation of the Downtown Partnership work plan, a Regional Performing Arts Centre, flood mitigation works funded through provincial and federal partnerships, implementation of the Prince George Air Quality Management Plan Phase III goals, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Solid Waste Reduction Strategy, and the development of a Neighbourhood Strategy.

Council's Vision

To be a high functioning, focused, effective, efficient, responsive, productive and accountable Council.

Council's Mission

To provide high quality services and good governance for the City of Prince George within available resources.

	Priority	2012-2014 Projects and Initiatives
C I T Y G O V E R M E N T	Sustainable Fiscal Management The City will be financially sustainable, with the revenue resources required to support its plans and infrastructure and provide services that citizens and businesses need. Organizational Excellence The City’s culture promotes a responsive, cost effective, people centered service delivery organization that understands customer needs and strives to exceed the expectations of those it serves.	 Complete a Core Service Review  Establish a 3 Year Operating Budget Guideline  Identify New Revenue Streams
	Sustainable Infrastructure The City efficiently manages the procurement, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of its physical assets considering lifecycle cost, risk, and service level continuity.	 Develop an Asset Management Strategy  Road Rehabilitation Program  Commission and Operate the District Energy System
	Effective Governance The City works cooperatively and progressively with its partners in the government, education, health, and business sectors.	 Build Strategic Partnerships
E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T	Diversified Economy Prince George is a sustainable knowledge-based, resource economy, connected to the world, able to respond well to changing global trends. International Connections Prince George is a global city, with a well-established reputation as an international transportation hub on Canada’s Northern Pacific Gateway - Canada’s greenest and most energy efficient trans-pacific corridor – and is home to a growing number of businesses engaged in international trade and investment. Vibrant Economy Prince George is the primary education, business, health care, and supply and services centre supporting vibrant economic growth in Northern BC. Our local economy has a vibrant downtown, a growing population, competitive and resilient businesses, diversified and knowledge-based resource development, and is an education and research centre, providing quality of life to our residents and visitors.	 Support the development of the Prince George Air Logistics Park  Advocate for the Northern Gateway Corridor  Develop 2015 Canada Winter Games Facilities and Opportunities  Finalize the Twinning Agreement Between the City of Prince George and the City of Jiangmen
S D O E C V I L	Civic Pride Citizens of Prince George share a clear identity that the community can be proud of, with a strong downtown and connection to its rivers and natural surroundings.	 Plan the City of Prince George’ 100th Anniversary Celebration

Vision, Priorities and Mission

2012 - 2014 Council Priorities

Council's Vision

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