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capital projects, and institutional capacity). Goals and expectations for the workshop and <br />process were also discussed. <br />Utilizing the interview data, an electronic survey was developed which was conducted <br />from 11/8 to 11/22 involving the elected and administrative leadership and all employees. <br />The purpose was to acquire greater insights and increase clarity and focus for the goal <br />setting workshop. For example, participants were asked to rank the priorities for capital <br />projects, policies and programs and the capacity of county government. 483 responses <br />were received constituting a 53% response rate and a valid and representative sample. <br />On 12/8, the Goal Setting Workshop with the Board of County Commissioners and <br />administrative leadership was held. <br />Prior to the workshop, interviews with the elected and administrative leadership defined <br />a successful workshop in terms of aiding in these outcomes: <br />✓ Long term vision — set priorities <br />✓ Identify and communicate mission, values, and goals <br />✓ Clarify organizational culture/values <br />✓ Identify resources for the mission <br />✓ Establish clear plans for implementation - timelines/milestones <br />The workshop included a presentation on the purposes, benefits, and process of goal <br />setting, presentation of all research and findings, and discussion of the mission, values, <br />and goals for Indian River County Government. The workshop helped facilitate questions <br />and analysis and aid in decision-making by the elected leadership. A high degree of <br />communication and collaboration among the elected and administrative leadership at the <br />workshop resulted in significant productivity and meaningful progress. The role of the <br />Board of County Commissioners was to provide staff with actionable feedback and key <br />elements for possible revision and further development of the current mission, values, <br />and goals for county government for the BCC to then review, discuss, and approve. <br />Based upon this workshop, the staff will draft a proposed mission statement and list of <br />values and goals. The approved mission, values, and goals can then be incorporated <br />into the upcoming budgetary process and be communicated and acted upon throughout <br />the organization. <br />This discussion began with the present mission statement found in the 2022/2023 <br />budget: <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ■ 2023 GOAL SETTING PROCESS & WORKSHOP FINAL REPORT ■ Page 8 <br />206 <br />