ITEM:		GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
7.	PROGRESS REPORT ON STRATEGIC GOALS ASSIGNED TO GENERAL MANAGER FOR 2023
Meeting Date:			December 11, 2023	Budgeted:
From:			David J. Stoldt	Program/
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			David J. Stoldt	Cost Estimate:
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: At its April 17, 2023 meeting the Board adopted strategic planning goals and objectives for the current year (near-term objectives), as well as beyond (long-term objectives). Previously, for 9 years goal-setting had been conducted in odd-numbered years, with 1-year and 3-year goals. In 2021 the strategic planning process was revised to be an annual process as follows:

Jan/Feb Establish strategic goals with near-term objectives and long-term objectives.

July Mid-year update to the Board and public

Nov/Dec Year-end review and General Manager performance appraisal

This year, the Board held a strategic planning workshop on March 31^st. Goals were established ahead of the budget cycle in order to ensure any new initiatives that require funding could be included in the budget draft in May and final in June.

RECOMMENDATION: The General Manager recommends that the Board of Directors receive the summary attached as Exhibit 7-A.

EXHIBIT

7-A Summary of Status of 2023 District Strategic Goals

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