The Policy and Strategic Planning Division provides policy, legislative, planning, and performance measurement support to the Department to support effective local governance and sustainable communities throughout the province.
The division delivers services in the areas of policy development, strategic planning, accountability, and program evaluation, including:
Policy and Legislative Development
- Developing and reviewing departmental policies.
- Collaborating with the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Office of Legislative Counsel to develop, amend, and review legislation.
Accountability and Transparency
- Leading departmental planning and reporting processes.
- Developing performance measures and reporting benchmarks for the Department and local governments.
- Researching, developing, and evaluating policies and programs related to local government, community collaboration, governance, taxation, fiscal frameworks, intergovernmental relations, and strategic initiatives.
Strategic Plans and Annual Reports
- Supporting Executive leadership in the development, implementation, and reporting of departmental goals and objectives.
- Providing advice and support to related entities undertaking strategic planning and annual reporting activities.
Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement
- Developing and overseeing performance indicators required by legislation or departmental policy.
- Assessing municipal performance through cross-jurisdictional scans and qualitative comparative analysis.
- Supporting evidence-based decision-making through research, benchmarking, and qualitative comparative analysis.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Policy and Strategic Planning Division
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
4th Floor (West Block)
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-0259
Fax: (709) 729-7991
Tanya Pardy
Director of Policy and Strategic Planning