February 10, RMWB Council Meeting
FORT McMURRAY — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo council has approved a new Strategic Governance Plan intended to guide municipal priorities and decision-making through 2029.
The plan, approved during Tuesday’s council meeting, outlines council’s strategic direction, oversight responsibilities, fiscal expectations and approach to accountability for the current term.
Mayor Sandy Bowman said the document reflects feedback received from residents and is designed to balance ongoing priorities with new opportunities emerging as the region’s population continues to grow.
The plan is organized around four key themes: economic development and competitiveness; governance excellence and organizational effectiveness; intergovernmental and Nation relations; and community services and well-being.
Under the economic development theme, council says it will focus on attracting investment, improving competitiveness and supporting economic growth throughout the region.
Governance priorities include financial sustainability, ethical leadership, asset management and organizational accountability.
The plan also commits council to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and maintaining collaboration with provincial and federal governments.
Community services priorities include public safety, emergency preparedness, recreation, culture, accessibility and reliable municipal service delivery.
Council has also identified a series of values, including integrity, unity and fairness, along with guiding principles such as fiscal prudence, respectful discourse and accountability.
The municipality says annual reporting will be used to track progress in areas including economic growth, financial sustainability, infrastructure, reconciliation efforts and organizational health. A mid-term review of the plan is also planned.
With the strategic direction now approved, municipal administration will begin developing departmental business plans and operational strategies aligned with council’s priorities for the remainder of the term.
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