Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

The government's New Era Vision is:

1. A top-notch education system for students of all ages.
2. High quality public health-care services that meet all patients' needs where they live and when they need it.
3. A thriving private sector economy that creates high-paying job opportunities.
4. Safer streets and schools in every community.
5. Better services for children, families and First Nations.
6. The fastest growing technology industry in Canada.
7. A leading-edge forest industry that is globally recognized for its productivity and environmental stewardship.
8. Greater equity and equality for British Columbia in Canada.
9. The most open, accountable and democratic government in Canada.
10. Responsible, accountable management of your public resources and tax dollars.

Mission

The Office of the Premier ensures the achievement of the New Era vision through leadership across government and Crown agencies in innovative planning, timely decision-making and effective service delivery, supported by leading-edge technology, open and transparent communications, and positive intergovernmental relations.

Values

The Office of the Premier's leadership of government will be founded upon the government's values of:

Integrity: To make decisions in a manner that is consistent, professional, fair and balanced.

Fiscal Responsibility: To implement affordable public policies.

Accountability: To enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and credibility of government.

Respect: To treat all citizens equitably, compassionately and respectfully.

Choice: To afford all British Columbians the opportunity to exercise self-determination.

Government Strategic Goals		Office of the Premier Mission To ensure the achievement of the New Era vision through leadership across government and Crown agencies in innovative planning, timely decision-making and effective service delivery, supported by leading-edge technology, open and transparent communications, and positive intergovernmental relations
		Office of the Premier Goals		Office of the Premier Objectives		Performance Measures
A strong and vibrant provincial economy; a supportive social fabric; safe, healthy communities and a sustainable environment.		1.  Government is focused on its core responsibilities and commitments.		1.  New Era commitments are fulfilled by 2005/06.		– Implement New Era commitments. – Detail New Era accountabilities in performance plans.
				2.  Government resources are focused on core roles and responsibilities.		– Align ministry budgets with government's strategic priorities. – Government meets its budget targets. – New ministry mandates focus on priority areas. – Implement Crown corporations and Agency, Boards and Commissions Core Services Review shifts.
		2.  Strategic leadership of government focusing on results.		1.  Lead by example through high standards of accountability.		– Government produces overarching three-year rolling Strategic Plan. – External measurement of government's performance.
				2.  Planning and performance measurement become an integral part of government.		– Ministries produce three-year rolling Service Plans. – All major Crown corporations produce Service Plans. – Ministries and Crown corporations report annually on progress against measurable targets. – Cabinet committees, Government Caucus Committees and Deputy Minister Committees review public policy for alignment with government's strategic priorities. – Leadership for cross-ministry initiatives.
				3.  BC's interests are advanced at the federal, provincial and international levels.		– Strategies to achieve government's inter-governmental priorities are implemented.
		3.  Government communicates its policies and priorities to the public in an open and transparent manner.		1.  Effective communication of government's strategic priorities to the public in a consistent and informative manner.		– Monthly Open Cabinet meetings. – Service Plans are published on the Crown corporation and government websites. – Annual Reports are published on the government website.
		4.  Effective, efficient and transparent corporate services are provided to government and the public.		1.  Efficient, effective Cabinet operations and decision-making.		– Quality standards for Cabinet and Committee material are maintained.
				2.  Ministries, Crown corporations and agencies, boards and commissions are publicly accountable to taxpayers both in the delivery of their programs and services and in fiscal management.		– Accountability framework for major Crown corporations. – Governance framework in place for mid-sized Crown corporations as well as major Crown corporations.
				3.  Crown Corporations, Agencies, Boards and Commissions have highly skilled leadership to enable good decision-making and improved service delivery.		– Timely recruitment of individuals for all agencies, boards and commissions. – Recruitment of individuals with appropriate skills for all agencies, boards and commissions. – Board governance practices for Crown corporations and agencies.