Programmes and Projects Linked to Strategic Goals and Objectives
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The strategic goals and objectives for the IDP of the 5th Council of Bergrivier Municipality have been redrafted as to ensure a more focussed approach and to enhance integrated planning and development within the organisation as well as with other spheres of Government. The table below provides an overview of the goals and strategic objectives. The alignment of the Municipality’s strategic goals and objectives to the National and Provincial planning framework will be demonstrated in Chapter 3.
The following are the strategic goals and objectives of Bergrivier Municipality.
The following is an in-depth discussion on the planned functions and activities aligned with the strategic goals and - objectives:
Strategic Goal 1
Strengthen financial sustainability
1.1 Budget strategically
1.2 Entrench the Long-Term Financial Plan in the planning, implementation and management of the organisation
1.3 Diversify revenue and ensure value for money services.
1.4 Ensure sustainable financial risk and asset management
1.5 Diversify by sourcing grant funding to support projects, programmes and initiatives of Council
1.6 Ensure transparency in financial management by ensuring that all financial records are accurate, reliable and timely.
Strategic Goal 2
Ensure good governance
2.1 Create an efficient, effective, economic and accountable administration.
2.2 Provide a transparent and corruption free municipality
2.3 Accountable leadership supported by professional and skilled administration
2.4 Communicate effectively with the public
2.5 A Customer centred approach to everything we do
Strategic Goal 3
Sustainable service delivery
3.1 Develop and provide bulk infrastructure within the climate change risks
3.2 Maintain existing bulk infrastructure and services
3.3 Develop, manage and regulate the built environment
3.4 Source alternative sources of energy in the context of national electricity provision
3.5 Conserve and manage the natural environment and mitigate the impacts of climate change
Strategic Goal 4
Facilitate an enabling environment for a diversified economy and growth to alleviate poverty
4.2 Promote tourism
4.3 Alleviate poverty through job creation in municipal driven projects and programmes
4.4 Ensure all policies and systems in Bergrivier Municipality support poverty alleviation
4.5 Attract investment through catalytic infrastructure
Strategic Goal 5
Empowering people through innovation
5.1 Promote healthy lifestyles through the provision of sport, recreational and other facilities and opportunities
5.2 Promote continued partnerships for youth development
5.3 Promote a safe environment for all who live in Bergrivier Municipal Area
5.4 Develop a Master Plan for “Smart Cities” in Bergrivier Municipal Area