Planning
Number
GOV-09
Type
Governance Policies
Approved On
Review By
Revised
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Purpose
In order to fulfill its mandate under the Public Libraries Act s20(a), "A board shall seek to provide, in co-operation with other boards, a comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects the community's unique needs", the FFPL Board shall make certain that an effective planning process is in place for the FFPLTC.
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Planning
The planning process will help to ensure that:
- FFPLTC funds are spent in a deliberate and responsible manner
- The library needs of the community are met
- The FFPLTC is able to respond to changing needs and trends in the community
- Community input is received during the planning process
- Key decision makers in the community make a long-term commitment to FFPLTC services
- There is a continuity of services regardless of personnel changes in the FFPL Board or FFPLTC Staff
- Services available elsewhere in the community are not unnecessarily duplicated
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Assessment
The FFPL Board shall regularly review and assess:
- client needs in the community served by the FFPL Board
- the services of the FFPLTC in the light of assessed client needs
- current FFPL Board policy in relation to the FFPLTC's mission statement, goals and objectives
- current FFPL Board planning documents, including the Strategic Plan