Perth County Strategic Plan
Strategic plans are the most valuable documents that municipalities produce. They define the future direction of the municipality and guide its progress in getting there. Strategic plans are about change, and realizing the desired future of the organization. They identify what is important, and provide a basis for making decisions and choices about what to do, and about what not to do. This strategic plan has been developed to provide a strategic direction for Perth County for the 2019-2022 period. It defines the direction for the municipality, and links with the strategic plans of the other member municipalities and Perth County.
The strategic plan was built based on a great deal of consultation and input. This included interviews, workshops and engagement sessions within each municipality, including with:
- The public, businesses and community and service groups (online and in person)
- Outgoing and current Councils
- Leadership teams and staff
The content of each strategic plan is developed based on this input. This strategic plan reflects the aspirations and desires of the community, the political direction of Council and the needs of each corporation. Please click the link below to view a PDF copy of the Strategic Plan: Perth County Strategic Plan 2019-2022 (PDF)
Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter
Perth County is committed to taking steps toward diversity, inclusion and equity. On January 28, 2021, County Council unanimously approved a motion for Perth County to begin the development of a Charter for Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. Please click the link below to open a PDF copy of the Charter:
2021 Annual Report
The County has produced its first Annual Report to review and celebrate some of the many program and corporate highlights form this past year. 2021 marked a year of significant and positive achievements across all divisions at Perth County. Both Council and staff continued to persevere through ongoing and shifting COVID-19 Pandemic circumstances. Despite these challenges, staff continued to deliver customer service excellence through a variety of projects and services to the residents and businesses of Perth County. Click the following link to access the 2021 Annual Report.
Perth County 2021 Annual Report (PDF)
Community Engagement Framework
The Perth County Community Engagement Framework provides an overview of the importance of public engagement in our communities, defines what community engagement means at a variety of levels as well as the roles of staff, Council, and the community in the engagement process. Importantly, this document provides guidelines to aid Perth County in the project planning process to consider the appropriate level of community engagement for projects and initiatives.
Perth County Community Engagement Framework (PDF)
Perth County and Municipalities Climate Change Plan
Perth County, North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, West Perth, and Stratford and St. Marys decided to partner together to address the risks and take action on climate change within the communities There is a mutual understanding that each municipal action impacts one another, so it is important to work together to address the greater impacts that climate change will bring. This plan identifies various actions and strategies to move forward on increasing adaptability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the community.
This is a community plan, therefore it requires teamwork and action from everyone and every sector. Everyone plays a role in supporting the community and creating a healthier environment.
Perth County and Municipalities Climate Change Plan (PDF)
Accessibility Plans, Updates and Compliance Reports |
Multi-Year Accessibility PlanThis Plan reflects the proposed intentions of the County of Perth and its Member Municipalities over the next five years for meeting the regulations under the AODA and for identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in communities across the County. Click the link below to view a PDF of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: Annual Status UpdatesThe Annual Accessibility Update is a full recap of the past year’s accessibility initiatives, achievements, and include future goals for all parties involved. This report is drafted in collaboration with the Lower Tiers and is presented at all Lower Tier Councils in addition to Perth County Council. Click the link below to view a PDF of the Annual Status Updates. Request a Copy of the Bi-Annual Compliance ReportThe County and the Lower Tier Municipalities are also responsible for filing a bi-annual Accessibility Compliance Report with the Provincial Government. This report was completed in 2021 and will need to be filed again in 2023. Click here to request a copy. |
Annual Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports |
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The Annual Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports provide information on the energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for County of Perth buildings. In 2009, Ontario passed the Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEA). As one of its objectives, the GEA aims to increase energy conservation by introducing measures to help Ontarians manage energy use. The GEA's Regulation 397/11requires all public agencies to prepare and publish annually updated reports on the energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for County facilities. Click the links below to navigate through each report: |
County of Perth Official Plan |
| An Official Plan is a strategic planning document that establishes a policy framework to guide physical, social and economic development, the protection of the natural environment and resources, and which determines where and how a community will grow. Within Perth County we have a County Official Plan which guides the long-term vision for growth and development within the County. The County Official Plan includes land use designations and corresponding land use maps (Schedules). Please click the link below to view a PDF copy of the Official Plan.
To learn more about the Official Plan and the work currently underway to develop an New Official Plan, please visit the Planning and Development section of our website. |
2023 Business Plans |
As part of the annual budget process, each division updates Annual Business Plans to reflect the achievements of the past year and planned projects for upcoming years. These activities are dependent on budget approval. Click on the department names below to view a PDF of each plan:
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Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan |
| Ontario Regulation 397/11 requires all Ontario municipalities to develop and post an Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. The Plan gives a summary of the County's annual energy use and Greenhouse Gas emissions. It also describes previous, current and future actions that will be taken to conserve or otherwise reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. Please click the link below to open a PDF copy of the plan. |
2020 Perth County Winter Maintenance Modernization |
| The County of Perth with its lower-tier member municipalities North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, and West Perth, and the Town of St Marys, currently operate independent winter maintenance services. The municipalities partnered to seek to identify opportunities and recommend actions to modernize winter maintenance practices. This report presents findings of study to facilitate consultation on current practice, gaps in comparison with industry benchmarks, recommendations on modernization options, and implementation plan with estimated costs and savings. Please click the link below to view a PDF of this report. |
2022 Organizational Review |
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Please click the link below to open a PDF of the Organizational Review Report. |
2022 Emergency Management Modernization Review |
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Please click the link below to open a PDF of the Emergency Management Modernization Review |
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