Our strategic priorities, developed by the Regional Board, speak to important goals, services and needs on which the Board wishes to focus the organization's attention and resources. The priorities form the backbone of our actions and decisions. Success measures and actions identified for each priority are outlined on our Regional Board Strategic Priorities document.
The plan outlines five regional and five electoral area priorities:
Emergency Preparedness
The RDCO will build on emergency response strengths while positioning the organization to respond to growing community needs and changes in provincial legislation (regional and electoral).
Environment and Climate
The RDCO is committed to climate action and the environment by reducing our corporate impact, adapting to climate change and delivering innovative services that better manage greenhouse gas emissions (regional).
Growth and Development
The Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) identified responsible land use planning as a strategic priority to safeguard the environment and climate (electoral).
Health and Wellness
The RDCO will make purposeful investments in health care for physical and mental health benefits (regional and electoral).
Transportation
The RDCO will encourage the efficient and safe movement of people and goods within the Central Okanagan (regional and electoral).
Truth and Reconciliation
The RDCO is actively committed to Reconciliation with the syilx / Okanagan people within the Central Okanagan. The RDCO strives for collaboration through a meaningful and ethical government-to-government working relationship with the syilx /Okanagan people (regional and electoral).