Beaconsfield sets its Strategic Plan for 2007-2010

On May 28, City Council has adopted its new Strategic Plan 2007-2010 prepared in collaboration with the firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. Created from a sustainable development perspective, this innovative tool aims to build a dynamic and responsible community. The process that preceded the development of the strategic plan mobilized city employees and council members, partners and citizens whose observations were collected during focus group meetings. This analysis has allowed the City of Beaconsfield to establish a common vision of the community and eight strategic directions. This vision and these directions will be applied by implementing specific strategies and actions. By following clear directions, Beaconsfield can become more successful and effective as well as being able to achieve excellence for the well being of its citizens.

Mission
To provide an inclusive community offering a high quality of life that respects the natural and built environments through responsible and innovative management.

Values
The following values will serve as guidelines for the city's choices and actions:

- Sound fiscal management (responsibility and accountability);
- Democracy (transparency, availability, openness);
- Leadership;
- A city that residents are proud to live in and employees are proud to work for;
- Superior quality, value and services;
- Respect;
- Equity.

Strategic Directions

1. Be innovative
. Create or maintain networks to keep in touch with new technologies and available resources;
. Encourage innovative initiatives by employees;
. Put in place a continuous evaluation process of our working methods.

2. Ensure the sustainability of the city's urban and development
. Preserve sensitive zones;
. Control redevelopment.

3. Ensure a sustainable natural environment
. Improve energy efficiency;
. Reduce and manage waste;
. Protect biodiversity
. Revise internal functions, guidelines and procedures;
. Protect drinking water and resources

4. Ensure our financial and organizational sustainability
. Have the financial means to control our destiny;
. Ensure necessary resources to attain desired quality of services;
. Achieve municipal management excellence.

5. Increase active citizen participation
. Make information more accessible and more interactive for citizens;
. Facilitate participation.

6. Provide a rich cultural and active recreational life
. Have the appropriate facilities and programs.

7. Protect the city's assets
. Protect the city's infrastructures;
. Protect the city's parks and public spaces;
. Protect the city's buildings;
. Protect the city's equipment.

8. Ensure a sustainable social environment
. Adapt and consolidate services to changing needs;
. Retain our aging population;
. Support neighbourhood centers.

Consult the complete version of the Strategic Plan 2007-2010 and its detailed Action Plan [PDF]