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Elbert County Strategic Plan 2018—2027 Mission & Vision MISSION: Elbert County provides essential statu- tory services and supportive infrastruc- ture to our citizens in a professional, respectful, and cost-effective manner. VISION: Elbert County will be recognized by its citizens and employees as the best place to live, work and conduct business in Colorado; responsive, effective, transpar- ent, and professionally managed. Maintain and promote a financially sustainable County government that is transparent and effective. Ensure a qualified, trained, and efficient workforce. Deliver plans, updates, and status to citizens via multiple channels while ensuring open two-way communications. Plan for continuity of government in case of disaster, infrastructure failure, or economic impacts. Support Growth and economic activity in the County. To design and maintain an efficient and sustainable organi- zational structure providing manageable oversight and effective span of control. To promote and practice a culture of transparency in all aspects of county government. To promote and practice professionalism, and respectful interaction, with all county employees, elected officials, and citizens of Elbert County. To develop a financial process that encompasses all aspects of governmental budget development and budget execu- tion. To develop and maintain planning processes in all areas that define objectives in the short, mid, and long-range time frames. To promote and support economic development with the focus on financial influence and strategically designed growth, that respects and protects private property rights without excessive government intrusion. To provide our citizenry access to services that are both statutorily authorized and sustainable at anticipated re- source levels. To build and maintain infrastructure that supports current and anticipated future needs. Empower the residents of Elbert County to be productive, and encourage responsible commercial, residential, and agricultural development in the County. Elected Officials Elected Officials / County Manager County Manager / Directors Directors / Department Managers Determine the costs of providing for the long-term needs of the county. Provide for a sustainable level of service regardless of year-to-year revenue fluctuations. Generate revenues that meet the projected long-term needs of the county. Identify and recruit talent that will achieve the mission, vision and goals of Elbert County. Provide professional development that supports achieving the mission, vision and goals of Elbert County. Retain and reward talent that will achieve the mission, vision and goals of Elbert County. Ensure that Elbert County Government is aware of needs of the citizens we serve. Ensure that our citizens have easy access to information regarding Elbert County Government. Simplify communicating for those choosing to do business with Elbert County. Establish and maintain strong policy governance. Maintain a strong executive leadership team. Maintain succession plans for all offices and departments. Participate in regional and functional cooperative bodies that affect our ability to serve the citizens of Elbert County. Integrate and execute long-range planning in all aspects of county governance. Provide adequate infrastructure to support county operations. Provide GIS mapping services to all county offices, departments, and requesting special districts. Improve conditions of roadways in Elbert County. Maintain a regularly updated Comprehensive/Master Plan to guide future land use decisions. Reduce the time, uncertainty, and cost for applicants requesting land use decisions. Increase opportunity for in-county private employment. Increase benefit to county from currently identified economic impact zones and high-traffic corridors. Develop long range financial plans for the County. Develop talent management plans. Develop a committed approach to emergency manage- ment planning. Develop communications strategies that support the needs of citizens. Develop risk management plans. Improve distribution of agendas, background documents, and minutes of public meetings. Provide customer service and professionalism training. Provide adequate infrastructure to support county operations. To grow a stability fund, and to review and consider diver- sification of revenue streams Maintain and build appropriate stability fund. Grow / diversify revenue streams.