OFFICE OF THE CAO CAO Planning Economic Development Human Resources. The rationale for how we budget.

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1 OFFICE OF THE CAO CAO Planning Economic Development Human Resources The rationale for how we budget.

2 OFFICE OF THE CAO PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES CAO Principal Advisor and Liaison with Council Overall policy implementation and administration Represent County with external organizations, other levels of government, associations PLANNING Review of planning matters with County wide and provincial interest Implementation of County of Official Plan ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Convenor, coordinator, and advocate for county-wide interests and initiatives Support creation of community that is investment ready that nurtures growth of new firms and agricultural enterprises Market Dufferin County and its attributes Promote talent and workforce development HUMAN RESOURCES Personnel support for staff and management Payroll and benefits administration Health and safety oversight and advice

3 Office of the CAO WHAT S CHANGED? CAO Investigating additional broadband opportunities over and above SWIFT Moved to Ministry of Municipal Affairs West Region Planning Changes to provincial legislation More experience in planning authority role indicates internal support is needed to coordinate reviews, consultation, notification Economic Development Economic Development Function at County First EDO hired Joined Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin Workforce Planning Board Human Resources More emphasis on employee training New legislation

4 Office of the CAO SOME RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Accomplishments Completed first Ec. Dev. Strategy Hired first EDO Participated in WOWC Economic Development sub-committee Evaluated and coordinated response to prov. agricultural mapping initiative Introduced Harvard ManageMentor online employee training tool Initiated mentorship program starting at Dufferin Oaks Continued enhancement and development of recruitment and succession management programs Continued review of Personnel, Heath and Safety and general policies

5 Office of the CAO 2018 GOALS Goals Strive to complete remaining actions identified in the Strategic Plan (3.2.3) Prepare for next Strategic Plan update (3.2.3) Continue involvement with WOWC Ec. Dev sub-committee and SWIFT (1.1.2) Implement robust on-line public engagement forum (2.1.3) Review organizational reporting structure, department responsibilities and service provision to ensure continuous improvement (4.3.1) Continue review of personnel policies and ensure alignment with Bill 148 legislative changes (3.3.2) Streamline planning processes, provide enhanced support to local municipalities (2.3.2) Initiate Municipal Comprehensive Review and Compliance Update (1.1.5 and 3.3.1) Complete Natural Heritage Systems Strategy Study after prov mapping is finished. (1.3.4) Continue to review policy changes and provide coordinate feedback (2.3.2) Implement objectives of the Economic Development Strategy (1.1.2) Seek funding for economic development initiatives (4.3.2) Identify cultural heritage opportunities (1.1.4)

6 County Council, Economic Development 2018 OPERATING BUDGET: +6.46% or $56,240 Increase in Council conference budget Addition EDO CPI increase on grant to Headwaters Tourism Reduction in grant to Dufferin Board of Trade - $25,000. This amount will continue to decrease over the next two years.

7 Office of the CAO CAO and Human Resources 2018 OPERATING BUDGET: +6.46% or $47,840 Salaries and benefits (cost of living adjustment plus movement of newer staff up the pay grid) Consulting services for Market and Pay Equity Survey (last full review was completed in 2006) Human Resources Service Enhancement - $176,370 New position - Learning and Organizational Development Coordinator to ensure the ongoing development, enhancement, integration and support of the organization s first Corporate Learning Plan ($91,570) Bill 148 Contribution to Reserve ($84,800)

8 Office of the CAO Planning 2018 OPERATING BUDGET: % or $44,910 Decrease in contributions from reserves and development charges Planning Service Enhancement - $0 New planning position need to coordinate circulations, notices, and comments. New position would also be able to assist data entry of planning information that would ensure GIS information is updated and can be accessed by local municipalities. Cost is offset by reduction in consulting services.

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