Strategic Plan
EACOG STRATEGIC PLAN -
Approved May 11,2016
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1:
Advocate for Regional Issues and Priorities
- Convene an annual “summit” of elected officials at all levels to drive the policy and advocacy agenda
- Develop and implement an annual advocacy agenda
- Embrace regional thinking in municipal planning and decision making
Goal 2:
Expand membership to all Erie County Municipalities
- Market the value proposition of EACOG
- Provide opportunities for networking and sharing across municipalities
- Organize Governance and Oversight Functions of the COG
Goal 3:
Coordinate Regional Programs, Projects and Initiatives
- Expand purchasing activities to include services and equipment
- Revise purchasing policies to create membership incentives
- Enhance IT and technology support services
- Continue to coordinate the Erie County Signing Region Trust
- Continue to coordinate project committees
- Coordinate training programs that benefit municipalities
- Implement policies, priorities and procedures to address local issues
Goal 4:
Communicate and Coordinate with Key Stakeholders
- Update the EACOG Website
- Coordinate municipal information sharing
- Establish an outcomes/impact measurement and annual report process
Goal 5:
Provide Staff Support to Local Municipalities
- Implement a municipal grant writing service
- Research and develop centralized municipal support services based on needs