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CityCouncil | 2020-07-25 | 16 | "Help is on the way" BridgeGroup LLC Management Consultants Politically based approach. Policy is based on narrow intent from special-interest groups or constituents. I would replace this Approach with one titled: Fiscal Sustainability approach Policy developed takes into account city's ability to fund its operations long term Core business/staff-recommended approach. Policy is based on the requirement to run government's core business functions and is recommended by staff to improve services, internal operations, and policies. In terms of policy models, more is better. Try out the model and see how it works. Groundwork has to be done for strategic policy development to work. A number of critical issues also have to be considered: Time required, the more the better. Thinking ahead and developing an annual work plan is important to provide the time to fully evaluate important policies that the governing board will consider. Staff capacities to effectively implement the policy. Are there enough worker bees to get the job done? This needs to be fully evaluated by the governing board and staff before time is spent developing the policy. Committee referral before consideration. This is a no-brainer. It always helps to have a committee recommendation. Communication of need and outcomes. Unfortunately, the clear and concise communication of the need for the policy is often overlooked. Get the sound bites determined before the policy-formulation process starts. NO EASY ANSWERS An approach and model for strategic policy development is needed. The approach described in this article is based on experience and what I have seen work and not work behind the curtain of policy formulation. Managers know there are no easy answers or solutions to policy development. But like all journeys, it begins with one step and the compass, map, or GPS to get you to the destination. Develop Project and Policy Priorities for FY 2021 Workshop Summary: The Mayor and Council had extensive discussions on the work priorities from the December 2019 Workshop and new potential projects/policies identified in the survey. Council expressed concerns about staff's workload and ability to complete all of the project/policy priorities. 14 I Page | CityCouncil/2020-07-25.pdf |