2018 – 2020 Budget| Presented by: Larry Randle Community Services 2018 – 2020 Budget| Presented by: Larry Randle

Department Mission To provide leadership and direction for the long term environmental, economic, and social sustainability of Lethbridge County. The County’s Strategic Plan guides all department activities in our efforts to foster strong relationships within the region, create a vibrant economic environment, carefully manage growth, minimize risk associated with disasters and communicate and promote County initiatives and successes. May require more than one slide 14 September 2018

Community Services Community Services Planning & Development Larry Randle, Director Planning & Development Hilary Janzen, Senior Planner Economic Development Martin Ebel, Officer Emergency Services Darryl Beaton, Coordinator Communications Mattie Elliot, Coordinator Larry Randle Director of Community Services May require more than one slide 14 September 2018

Community Services Planning & Development Oversees and manages day-to-day planning matters for the County Assists with the responsibilities of the Development Authority pursuant to the Municipal Government Act Processes development applications and agreements; provides interpretation, explanation and guidance to members of the general public, developers and landowners, administration, council and related boards Responsible for initiating changes, interpretation and enforcement of the Land Use Bylaw Lethbridge County is now an accredited municipality with Municipal Affairs and has the authority to administer the Safety Codes Act for the building, plumbing, electrical and gas disciplines. Hilary Janzen Senior Planner May require more than one slide 14 September 2018

Economic Development Officer Community Services Economic Development Implements the County’s Economic Development Action Plan Identifies and pursues strategic business development opportunities Develops effective working relationships with a wide variety of external agencies Ensures the County has a vibrant commercial/industrial sector and is well-positioned for strategic and sustainable growth Martin Ebel Economic Development Officer McCain’s – obviously. Monsanto, Headwater Equipment 14 September 2018

Emergency Services Coordinator Community Services Emergency Services Responds to day-to-day emergencies through the management of Fire and Rescue Services agreements Educates citizens and provides enforcement of municipal, provincial and federal laws Prepares for, mitigates, responds to and recovers from disasters Darryl Beaton Emergency Services Coordinator Nobleford, 2012 County wildfire, Picture Butte, 14 September 2018

Communications Coordinator Community Services Communications Plans, develops, implements and monitors internal/external communications, public engagement and special event functions Prepares, develops, organizes numerous communication materials including public service announcements, media releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, community newsletters, annual reports, pamphlets, brochures, staff newsletters, website content and advertisements. Mattie Elliott Communications Coordinator Coalhurst playground grand opening, Malloy Drain project groundbreaking, parade 14 September 2018

Successes Organized the County’s first ever international exchange trip to China Received the 2017 SouthGrow Award for Excellence in Business Retention, Growth, and Expansion Received the Economic Developers of Alberta Award of Excellence for Business and Investment Attraction Implemented internal Building Permitting system under the Safety Codes Act Created a Lethbridge County App for improved communication Updated the entire Lethbridge County website EDA Conference and Award 2017, China visit 2017, Southgrow Award 14 September 2018

Challenges/Opportunities Communicate County successes, initiatives and current events Work with other County departments to create a fire pond policy Complete the CPR land sale project Ensure the County has an IDP and an ICF with each of its 11 municipal neighbours in accordance with the new MGA Balance economic development, managed growth and protection of agriculture Agriculture Economic Development Managed Growth May require more than one slide 14 September 2018

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