Responding to community needs, the CRD Board of Directors identifies priorities and sets the strategic course for the CRD over a four-year period, including an annual check-in and review of Board Priorities. The CRD then creates a Corporate Plan, proposing actions to deliver on the CRD Board’s Priorities, approved plans and ongoing service commitments.
Through annual service and financial planning, the CRD recommends the most sustainable and affordable ways to implement these actions. To ensure the CRD is accountable and appropriately resourced, the CRD Board reviews and approves these plans, determines funding and timing and measures progress through quarterly reports.
Board Priorities
The CRD Board Priorities confirm the CRD’s vision, mission and mandate and set the long-term strategic direction for the CRD in order to respond to community needs. This work is done in alignment with the Statement of Reconciliation.
Annual Check-In
The CRD Board holds an annual check-in to discuss and confirm the strategic direction for the following year. Direction received informs recommendations brought forward by staff through the annual service and financial planning process.
On May 13, 2022 the Board reviewed progress to date, confirmed the strategic direction and agreed that heightened advocacy regarding protection of the E&N corridor as a transportation corridor, including reinstatement of passenger and freight rail services, should be advanced.
Plans and Strategies
Service Planning
Each year, the service planning process identifies the most sustainable, affordable, and feasible ways to implement actions outlined in the 2019-2022 Corporate Plan. Community Need Summaries outline anticipated activities for each year, subject to review by standing committees and the Board in open meetings.
Financial Planning
The CRD follows a financial planning process to ensure resources are used efficiently and that services effectively meet the needs of residents, municipalities, electoral areas and First Nations. Read more >>