Annual Reports 2015 | Page 28

2016 Objectives Administration, Corporate Services, Human Resources & Finance Staff Suggestion and Cost Saving Program A cost savings suggestion program will be implemented in the first half of 2016. This will provide the opportunity for staff to provide their input on how to save the District money. Whether it is for projects, workplace savings or for the community as a whole we will provide an opportunity for staff to have their input. Succession Plan With key employees beginning to retire and potential turnover risks, the District of Lake Country is beginning to design a program for succession planning. It will summarize key areas of information including: - Strategic Leadership – identifying who can be and is interested in leadership roles - Technical Expertise – identifying skills and creating knowledge retention tools - Difficult to Recruit – identifying positions that are challenging to fill when vacant and providing action plans of cross training, knowledge sharing and recruitment action plans - Knowledge Transfer – identifying persons that have been in a position for many years and duties are not well documented. Customer Comment Card The District will be looking at improving our system for public or customer feedback by providing a better on line feedback system along with in person comment boxes at the Municipal Hall, Winfield Arena and our Bylaw/Fire Admin Office. Measure Smoking Regulation Bylaw Council approved a motion for staff to draft a bylaw to regulate smoking in parks, trails and other restrictions including buildings, schools and best practices in consultation with Interior Health. The HR and Safety Team will be delivering this Bylaw to Council in 2016. Intranet Improvements The District of Lake Country is planning to review alternative Intranet options in 2016 to increase collaboration with staff, improve communication and provide better tools to communicate and a better ability to view and get to know each employee. Internal Values System The District of Lake Country is conducting an internal values system review in 2016 which will guide us during organizational growth and development; and will provide framework with how we treat each other, customers and other members of the public and to create a work environment that provides job satisfaction which is also exciting and challenging. Measure • Program designed and implemented Measure • Program designed Measure • • Comment Card developed and system for capturing feedback implemented Bylaw drafted and adopted Measure • New intranet system installed and in use Measure • Review conducted and recommendations developed Target 2016 Target 2016 Target May 2016 Target 2016 Target June 2016 Target 2016 2015 Annual Report 28 | P a g e