2015 Achievements
Administration, Corporate Services, Human Resources & Finance
Performance Evaluation Strategy
A process was implemented to complete Performance Reviews for all staff including the CAO, Management and
Union employees. This was well received by all employees.
Community Development Manager
A Community Development Manager was hired to replace the previous Economic Development Manager
Some of the Community Development office priorities are:
To work with Lake Country businesses to explore opportunities for growth and retention;
To encourage investment in business opportunities with the goal of expanding the commercial, service and
industrial tax base in Lake Country;
To grow tourism opportunities for the community;
To research funding programs and grants to assist with the economic development of Lake Country;
To act as staff liaison with the Okanagan Indian Band; and
To work with local entrepreneurs on new business idea development.
IT Support & Network Administrator
An IT Support & Network Administrator was hired to replace contract services responsible for maintaining the
District’s computer network and security, designing/configuring and installing new systems, maintaining application
documentation, upgrades to hardware and applications as well as proactive maintenance, patching and
troubleshooting.
Collective Agreement Ratified
The Collective Agreement between the District of Lake Country and
CUPE Local 338 was reached after one and a half days of
negotiations; and was ratified May 2015 after union members voted
92 per cent in favour of the conditions within the Agreement. The
District of Lake Country and Union Staff have a strong relationship
with mutual trust and respect. As a result of ongoing
communications leading up to negotiations, a cost-effective and
mutually favourable Agreement was developed to support the needs
of both parties.
“The agreement allows the District
to continue to supply exceptional
service to the people of Lake
Country while keeping in mind the
costs to the taxpayer,” said CUPE
representative Rod McDonald.
“The District and the Union have
been working towards a culture of
teamwork and cooperation, and
this contract shows the
commitment to that culture by
both parties.”
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