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October 12024
Township of
Otonabee-South Monaghan
2024 - 2027
Corporate
Strategic Plan
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Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
2024-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan
We would like to begin by acknowledging the Township of Otonabee-South
Monaghan is located on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Peoples. These
are Treaty 20 and Williams Treaties lands.
We encourage everyone to educate themselves on the details of these documents
and the influence of First Nations in Canada's history.
The Council of Otonabee South-Monaghan recognizes these contributions and
commits to actions which demonstrate respect for the environment and in keeping
with First Nation tradition, reflects the security of the next seven generations.
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Mayor's Message
"I would like to thank our council, staff, residents and
consultant for the input and many hours spent on
drafting our township's first Strategic Plan.
The author Lewis Carroll once wrote, "If you don't know
where you are going, any road will get you there".
Our Strategic Plan attempts to demonstrate council's
priorities for the future, and which roads we will take to
get there."
~ Mayor Joe Taylor ~
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Council
Council Meetings:
Members of Council meet at regularly scheduled Council Meetings throughout the
course of the year, as well as Special Meetings as required. All Council Meetings
are open to the public.
Agendas for each meeting are set in advance and may be viewed by the public on
the Thursday prior to the meeting.
https://www.osmtownship.ca/municipal-services/council/
How to Contact Your Council Members
Mayor Joe Taylor
705-295-4886
Email: [email protected]
Deputy-Mayor Bonnie Clark
705-295-4434
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Mark Allen
705-295-1544
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Terry Holmes
416-899-0740
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Nick Powers
705-875-8245
Email: [email protected]
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Vision
The Township's aspiration statement that defines where the Township is
going. It is forward thinking.
Mission
Defines what we do, for whom and why. It is factual and long lasting.
Values
Operating principles that guide our decision-making while developing and
implementing the Strategic Plan.
Strategic Goals/Priorities
Descriptive and outcome-based statements that collectively move us
towards our long-term vision.
Implementation
Recommended actions or initiatives that are directly aligned to achieving
our goals.
Terminology
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Mission, Vision & Values
Long term quality of life vision for the Township of
Otonabee-South Monaghan.
Corporate Strategic Plan
Commitment to Council priorities, objectives and key results for
the term, supported through annual progress planning.
Departmental Plans, Strategies & Initiatives
Actions that advance us toward key results, evidencing achievement of objectives.
Multi-Year Budgeting
Set the financial foundation for putting plans, projects and initiatives into action
for the term.
Council's Governance
Structure
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Our Vision
Otonabee-South Monaghan is the destination of choice
to live, play and grow.
Our Mission
To provide sustainable services & infrastructure that support and
enhance the well-being of residents, visitors, heritage and our
environment.
Our Long Term Goals
1. Building sustainable infrastructure;
2. Establishing a direction for growth & economic development;
3. Protecting our heritage and natural environment;
4. Having an engaged capable and talented staff;
5. Controlling our operational costs through sound management
practices; and
6. Enhancing our recreation programs and facilities.
Vision, Mission
& Goals
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Infrastructure Renewal
1. Refined Asset Management Plan with clearly prioritized items.
2. Commit to increase funding for construction based on annual review of road needs
study & OSIM report.
3. Complete review of existing facilities & properties to identify opportunities.
Sustainable Growth
1. Water Assessment Study completed with Master Plan by December 2025.
2. Continue to engage Senior Levels of Government for funding opportunities.
3. Assess feasibility for a future economic development strategy.
Financial Sustainability
1. New funding sources identified for shovel ready projects.
2. Complete an annual review of current and new user fee sources.
3. Multi-year budgeting framework and lifecycle budgeting for operating and capital (with
costs & timeframes).
Service Modernization
1. Full transition and implementation to e-permitting & e-planning.
2. Full implement electronic records management system.
3. Explore feasibility for online portal for residents (tax, bookings, etc.).
Organizational Effectiveness
1. Implement staff recognition policy.
2. Develop a staff health and well-being program.
3. Improve Orientation program for new employees.
4. Succession, training, and development plans in place for staff.
Priorities
2024 - 2026
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How the Strategy is Structured
The Strategic Plan can be looked at as being structured in tiered layers, each with their own
functionality and implication for the plan's use.
Vision:
This is the statement of highest aspiration for
the Township and will establish its direction
for the next 20 years. Al goals, strategies and
actions will help to move the Township
towards it vision.
Mission Statement:
This is the statement of purpose for the
Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan,
serving to provide direction and guide decision
making in the achievement of the "Vision".
Strategies:
Strategies are high level objectives that
provide guidance on getting from the present
state to the future state (goals).
Goals:
Goals are similar to the vision, being that they
are
statements
of
highest
aspiration.
However, unlike the vision goals are specific
themes.
Actions:
Actions are tangible initiatives that will be
undertaken over the next 5 - 10 years, that
contribute to realizing the goals and visions.
Work Programs:
Actions will be integrated into departmental
work programming processes to ensure that
the
implementation
of
the
Strategy
is
continually moving forward.
Implementation & Evaluation:
This Strategic Plan sets forth the means to guide implementation efforts as well as the
mechanisms necessary to monitor.