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Home/County Government/Reports, Plans and Studies
## 2024 Annual Report
Each year, the County produces an Annual Report to review and celebrate some of the many program and corporate highlights. Staff deliver customer service excellence through a variety of programs, projects, and services to the residents and businesses of Perth County. Click the link below to open a PDF copy of this report:
Perth County 2024 Annual Report (PDF)
## Perth County Strategic Plan
Municipalities across the Province regularly update and implement corporate strategic plans. Strategic plans serve to establish the core vision, mission, and values of the municipality. Additionally, the plan establishes clear goals and priorities to guide programs and the work of the staff throughout the term of Council. The Strategic Plan is updated on a cyclical basis to ensure the goals and objectives remain aligned with the changing needs and priorities of the community
Perth County's Strategic Plan was built with community consultation and stakeholder engagement. In particular, the following groups were involved in the development of this plan: the public, businesses and community and stakeholders, Current Council Members, and County management team and staff
This strategic plan reflects the aspirations and desires of the community, the political direction of Council and the needs of the Corporation. Please click the link below to view a PDF copy of the Strategic Plan:
Perth County Strategic Plan 2023-2026 (PDF)
## Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter
Perth County is committed to taking steps toward diversity, inclusion and equity. On January 28, 2021, County Council unanimously approved a motion for Perth County to begin the development of a Charter for Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. Please click the link below to open a PDF copy of the Charter:
Perth County Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter (PDF)
## Other Reports, Plans, and Studies
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| Accessibility Plans, Updates and Compliance Reports |
| Multi-Year Accessibility Plan This Plan reflects the proposed intentions of the County of Perth and its Member Municipalities over the next five years for meeting the regulations under the AODA and for identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in communities across the County. Click the link below to view a PDF of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: * Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (PDF) Annual Status Updates The Annual Accessibility Update is a full recap of the past year's accessibility initiatives, achievements, and include future goals for all parties involved. This report is drafted in collaboration with the Lower Tiers and is presented at all Lower Tier Councils in addition to Perth County Council. Click the link below to view a PDF of the Annual Status Updates. * Annual Status Update (2023) (PDF) Request a Copy of the Bi-Annual Compliance Report The County and the Lower-Tier Municipalities are also responsible for filing a bi-annual Accessibility Compliance Report with the Provincial Government. Contact Legislative Services to request a copy. |
| Annual Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports |
| The Annual Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports provide information on the energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for County of Perth buildings. In 2009, Ontario passed the Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEA). As one of its objectives, the GEA aims to increase energy conservation by introducing measures to help Ontarians manage energy use. The GEA's Regulation 397/11requires all public agencies to prepare and publish annually updated reports on the energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for County facilities. Click the links below to navigate through each report: * 2011 Consumption Report * 2012 Consumption Report * 2013 Consumption Report * 2015 Consumption Report * 2016 Consumption Report * 2017 Consumption Report * 2018 Consumption Report * 2019 Consumption Report * 2020 Consumption Report |
| Perth County Economic Development, Tourism & Transportation Strategy |
| The Perth County Economic Development, Tourism & Transportation Strategy: 2024-2028 & Action Plan was developed to help guide and direct municipal actions that will build capacity, strengthen partnerships, and advance the goals articulated within the County's Strategic Plan. The Perth County Economic Development, Tourism & Transportation Strategy: 2024-2028 & Action Plan is intended to ensure that Perth County remains focused on addressing the economic issues and barriers which the Economic Development, Tourism and Transportation Division is well-positioned to help alleviate or remove. It also identifies areas where the Division can play a supporting role through advocacy, communications and dispute resolution. EDT Strategy Cover |
| Perth County Cycle Tourism Strategy |
| Cycle Tourism Strategy Cover page Perth County has undertaken a Cycle Tourism Strategy to guide the development of our cycle tourism program and continue to improve our offerings, marketing, and collaborative efforts with community stakeholders and partners. The Cycle Tourism Strategy will help our Economic Development and Tourism staff leverage the growing cycle tourism market and maximize the economic impact on Perth County communities. The Cycle Tourism Strategy consisted of a number of phases including background research, market analysis, stakeholder engagement (interviews, online community consultation sessions, cycle summit, etc.) and strategy development through a consultant team with expertise in cycle tourism development. The Key Directions of the draft Cycle Tourism Strategy were presented by Perth County Economic Development and Tourism and the consulting team from Transportation Options/Ontario By Bike & EPG Canada during a stakeholder and community event on November 14, 2022 at the Stratford Perth Museum. The Perth County Cycle Tourism Strategy serves as a roadmap for Perth County's Economic Development and Tourism division. |
| Perth County and Municipalities Climate Change Plan |
| Cover of the Perth County and Municipalities Climate Change Plan Perth County, North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, West Perth, and Stratford and St. Marys partnered to address the risks and take action on climate change. There is a mutual understanding that each municipal action impacts one another, so it is important to work together to address the greater impacts that climate change will bring. This plan identifies actions and strategies to make progress on increasing adaptability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the community. This is a community plan, therefore it requires teamwork and action from everyone and every sector. Everyone plays a role in supporting the community and creating a healthier environment. Perth County and Municipalities Climate Change Plan (PDF) |
| County of Perth Official Plan |
| An Official Plan is a strategic planning document that establishes a policy framework to guide physical, social and economic development, the protection of the natural environment and resources, and which determines where and how a community will grow. Within Perth County we have a County Official Plan which guides the long-term vision for growth and development within the County. The County Official Plan includes land use designations and corresponding land use maps (Schedules). To learn more about the Official Plan and the work currently underway to develop an New Official Plan, please visit the Planning section of our website. |
| Community Engagement Framework |
| Cover of the Community Engagement Framework The Perth County Community Engagement Framework provides an overview of the importance of public engagement in our communities, defines what community engagement means at a variety of levels as well as the roles of staff, Council, and the community in the engagement process. Importantly, this document provides guidelines to aid Perth County in the project planning process to consider the appropriate level of community engagement for projects and initiatives. Perth County Community Engagement Framework (PDF) |
| Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan |
| Ontario Regulation 25/23 requires all Ontario municipalities to develop an Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan every 5-years. The Plan summarizes the County's annual energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. It also describes previous, current and future actions that will be taken to conserve or otherwise reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. Please click the link below to open a PDF copy of the plan. * Perth County Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2029 * Perth County Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2019-2024 |
| 2022 Organizational Review |
| Please click the link below to open a PDF of the Organizational Review Report. * Organizational Review Final Report (PDF) |
| 2022 Emergency Management Modernization Review |
| Please click the link below to open a PDF of the Emergency Management Modernization Review * Emergency Management Modernization Review Report (PDF) |
| 2020 Perth County Winter Maintenance Modernization |
| The County of Perth with its lower-tier member municipalities North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, and West Perth, and the Town of St Marys, currently operate independent winter maintenance services. The municipalities partnered to seek to identify opportunities and recommend actions to modernize winter maintenance practices. This report presents findings of study to facilitate consultation on current practice, gaps in comparison with industry benchmarks, recommendations on modernization options, and implementation plan with estimated costs and savings. Please click the link below to view a PDF of this report. * Perth County Winter Maintenance Modernization Report (PDF) |
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