Collaboration & Advocacy

Objective: Strengthen partnerships to deliver efficient, consistent services.

Key Initiatives:

· Maintain and implement Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks and agreements.

KPIs & Measures:

· Number of active intermunicipal agreements in good standing (Target: Equal or positive trend year-over-year).

· Service level consistency achieved through agreements. (Target: Equal or positive trend year-over-year).

· Cost savings or service enhancements realized through collaboration. (Target: Equal or positive trend year-over-year).

Objective: Ensure reliable, affordable broadband access for rural residents and businesses.

Key Initiatives:

· Advocate for broadband funding and partnerships.

· Collaborate with public and private sector service providers.

KPIs & Measures:

· Percentage of ratepayers with access to reliable broadband (Target: 90% by 2030).

· Households and/or businesses reporting improved broadband service (Target: Positive trend year-over-year).

· Broadband grant funding for improved fibre secured.

Objective: Improve communication and advocacy outcomes with the Government of Alberta and Quasi-Judicial Organizations.

Key Initiatives:

· Regularly engage provincial ministries, quasi-judicial bodies, regulators, and elected officials.

· Advocate for legislative and regulatory improvements affecting the community.

KPIs & Measures:

· Number of formal advocacy engagements annually (Target: Improved year-over-year).

· Response time and quality of engagement from provincial partners. (Target: Improved year-over-year).

· Legislative or regulatory outcomes aligned with municipal advocacy efforts. (Target: 1 per year).