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2 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 <br />Vision <br />Lane County is the best county in <br />which all can live, work, and play. <br />Mission <br />We responsibly manage available resources <br />to deliver vital, community-centered services <br />with passion, drive and focus. <br />Core Behaviors <br />Passion to serve <br />Driven to connect <br />Focused on solutions <br />Purpose <br />To Improve Lives <br />Strategic Lenses <br />Stewardship of Resources <br />Equity <br />Collective Impact <br />Values <br />Integrity <br />Excellence <br />Equity and Respect <br />Purpose of the Strategic Plan <br />A strategic plan is a living document that defines the organization’s reason for being. <br />It establishes a clear and compelling vision. It sets measurable objectives, and, most importantly, <br />lays out the desired impact on and value-add to the entire community – residents, businesses, <br />employees, and other stakeholders. It helps set direction and focus and assists in aligning resources <br />to accomplish strategic objectives. A strategic plan is not intended to provide a comprehensive <br />overview of all of the essential programs, services, initiatives, partnerships and investments that <br />Lane County makes throughout our communities. <br />The strategic plan serves as Lane County’s roadmap, or North Star, so everyone within the <br />organization and the community understands the intended direction of the County. Having a clear, <br />concrete strategic direction also helps to keep the County on track and focused on what’s important <br />when challenges, setbacks and unanticipated events occur and it ensures decisions, policies, plans, <br />programs and processes are designed through the strategic lenses of stewardship of resources, <br />equity, and collective impact. <br />Strategic Lenses <br />Strategic lenses are perspectives from which strategic priorities and goals should be viewed, as well as <br />questions that should be asked before strategies are implemented. These perspectives or questions include: <br />How will we pay for this? Is what we are proposing sustainable? How does this impact everyone in our <br />community? Have we sought feedback from key stakeholders? Are we including the right partners? <br />Is this the most effective solution? <br />Identifying strategic lenses ensures Lane County has a thoughtful, consistent and intentional process for <br />evaluating strategies before implementation. Based on feedback from the Board of Commissioners, executive <br />leadership, employees and residents, we have identified the following three strategic lenses: <br />•Stewardship of Resources <br />•Equity <br />•Collective Impact <br />Stewardship of Resources Lens <br />This lens addresses both the financial and sustainability aspect of resources. Stewardship of Resources is <br />the prudent and transparent management of public funds and resources - meeting the needs of the present <br />without compromising the ability of future generations. The use of analytical tools in decision-making processes <br />determines how the County should best maintain, spend and invest its available resources. This strategic lens <br />also helps the County balance economic, environmental, and social needs. <br />Equity Lens <br />Equity is when everyone has access to the opportunities, tools and supports necessary to satisfy essential needs, <br />advance their well-being, and achieve their full potential. Lane County is committed to ensuring people have <br />access to the information and supports that they need – regardless of age, education, ethnicity, language, income, <br />physical limitations, or geographic barriers – to achieve health, safety, education, and economic stability. <br />Collective Impact Lens <br />Collective Impact is the commitment of a group of stakeholders and partners from different sectors to a common <br />agenda for solving complex community problems. The five key elements are to: 1) have a common agenda, <br />2) develop shared measurements, 3) engage in mutually reinforcing activities, 4) maintain open and continuous <br />communications, and 5) establish clear roles and structure to operate effectively. The County uses collective <br />impact to shape its partnerships and services. <br />2 3 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: ED255D72-EB5F-464C-83B6-643F4B19812A