City of Martinsville VA Strategic Plan 2017

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Government
Goals: Ensure a government that is efficient, transparent, affordable, inclusive and collaborative.
Activities Key:
Key OutcomesSucess IndicatorSupporting GoalsPerformance MeasureLead ResponsibilityPriority
1.1.Completed survey.Improved customer satisfaction.1.3/1.6 Complete & analyze a customer service survey. Develop action plan based on surveys.An understanding of how customers feel about services being deliveredCity Manager and Department HeadsImmediate
1.2.More frequent MGTV programming. Use website and social media to announce opportunities..Increase community participation and number of citizens qualified and interested in serving on Boards & Commissions. Emphasize community inclusion.1.3 Expand MGTV usage. Use website and social media. 1.2/1.3 Create brochure and presence at community events (ie. Oktoberfest) 1.2 Explore needs for establishing new Boards.# new programs T:(4) new programs 1st year.City Manager, MIS, and Human Resources.Immediate
1.3.A citizen academy with excellent participant reviews. Use website and social media to announce opportunities..Improved communications with the citizens and public to demonstrate and reinforce the government's accountability.Establish citizen academy.# citizens completing the academy T:(10) per year.Human Resources.Immediate
Celebrate successes at Council meetings.
Hold citizen meetings with Mayor and Vice Mayor.
1.4.More jobs, stronger tax base.Successfully partner with our governmental neighbours and private groups to bring new business and other entrepreneurial opportunities to our community.Continue supporting the EDC, the Chamber, C-PEG's small business initiative, and other appropriate organizations. (1.4)Adequately fund economic development activities. # of new business created, growth in tax base, unemployment levelCouncilImmediate
Develop stronger relationship with Henry County Leadership.
1.5.An independent analysis of programs, services, processes and departments has been conducted., etc.Evaluate internal and external opportunities to combine programs, services, process and/or departments, etc. to create a more efficient and effective government.Explore opportunities to consolidate programs, services, processes, and/or departmentsAmount of cost savings and/or intangible benefits.Council, City Manager, Department Heads, School District.Immediate
1.6.Analysis of the implications of a change in the structure of government is completedExplore options for the change in structure of local government1.6 Report generated for distribution to constituent base. Develop stronger relationship with Henry County Leadership.Cost savings to City residents. Joint strategic planning with Henry County Board of SupervisorsCity Manager, City Attorney, Department Heads, and CouncilImmediate
1.7.Public enthusiasm and support. Increased participation on all boards, commissions, and public meetings.Opportunities for citizens.Promote leadership opportunities in the City.# board/commission vacancies and participation in community opportunities.City Manager, Human Resourcesmid range
Create city government internship program.
1.8.Cooperative programs with Harvest, NCI, PHCC, National College, Memorial Hospital, Carilion, Incubator, and others.Public and private partnerships.Maintain, encourage, and support leadership training and opportunities for citizens.# public/private partners and leadership training available.Council and Community Development.long term
1.4 Develop stronger relationship with The Harvest Foundation.