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Report on Performance

Overview of Board Goals and Linkage to Government Strategic Goals

Overview of Board Goals and Linkage to Government Strategic Goals

Report on Results

A number of performance measures rely on the results of a public survey conducted every three years. The last survey was conducted in 2003/04. The Board will change the survey process to canvass the opinions of project file participants at the completion of projects. In this way, the Board can report yearly on the results. Although a definite level of satisfaction with the Board work cannot be determined, it is hoped that the trend will increase, demonstrating greater satisfaction with, and understanding of, the Board's work.

Goal 1

Public confidence in accurate and impartial reporting of forest practices.

Outcome/Key Indicator (Goal Level)

Level of public satisfaction with the audit, investigation and appeal performance, based on measures of public feedback. Reports are relevant and address issues of concern to the public. A public survey is conducted every third year. The last survey was conducted in 2003/04.

Performance Measures 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual
Public believes Board reports contribute to sound forest management in BC n/a 51% n/a n/a
Public believes Board reports are accurate and impartial n/a 67% n/a n/a

Core Business

Forest practices audits, investigations and reports.

Objective 1

A redesigned Board role in the context of the Forest and Range Practices Act, greater reliance on professionals and industry self-regulation.

Key Strategies 1

1. Work with government agencies in drafting legislative changes to Board role as part of the Forest and Range Practices Act.

Performance Measure and Results

Performance Measure 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual
A report on the redesigned role of the Board1 n/a 1 1 n/a
1  This measure will no longer be tracked. The report, targeted for completion in 2004/05 was actually completed at the very end of 2003/04.

Objective 2

Independent audits of industry and government's performance to reinforce the application of sound forest practices throughout the Province.

Key Strategies 2

1. Random selection and implementation of a combination of:

  • Compliance audits of major licences and the BC Timber Sales Program (BCTS).
  • Area-based audits of licences, BCTS and small tenure licences in the selected area. As well, there may be an enforcement audit on the appropriateness of government's enforcement of the Code in the area.
  • Annual compliance and enforcement audits pursuant to the Nisga'a treaty.

2. Active cooperation with those developing forest practices auditing and, specifically, with the various certification programs operating in B.C.

Performance Measure and Results

Performance Measure 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual 2004/05 Variance
Number of quality-assured audit projects completed and published 7 8 8 9 1

Objective 3

A timely reporting process that fairly and objectively represents the general public interest.

Key Strategies 3

  1. Continue to produce analyses and reports that are concise, logical and relevant.
  2. Maintain reliance on professional staff to conclude reports.
  3. Short timelines for completion.

Performance Measures and Results

Performance Measures 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual 2004/05 Variance
Quantitative reporting on number of requests for administrative appeals, investigations, response times, costs, etc. Reported in Annual Report. Reported in Annual Report. To be reported in Annual Report Reported in Annual Report. nil
Published audit, investigation, and appeal manuals that inform the public about the new way the Board conducts its business 3 3 3 3 0
Timeliness: Percentage of audits conducted and published within the fiscal year. Dependent on area, scope, findings and representations1 43% 30% 100% 38% (62%)
Timeliness: Target to report on an investigation1 Under 6 months. 50% under 7 months. 80% will be completed within 7 months. 33% (47%)
1  The scope, findings, and representations prevented the accomplishment of the targets in 2004/05.

Goal 2

A fair and effective means to deal with public concerns about forest practices.

Outcome/Key Indicator (Goal Level)

Level of public satisfaction with the investigation and appeal performance, based on measures of public feedback. A public survey is conducted every third year. The last survey was conducted in 2003/04.

Performance Measures 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual
Level of public satisfaction with the investigation performance, based on measures of public feedback n/a 52% n/a n/a
Level of public satisfaction with the appeal performance, based on measures of public feedback n/a 47% n/a n/a

Core Business

Complaint investigations, administrative reviews and appeals.

Objective 1

An efficient and respectful investigation process that responds to public concerns about forest practices, validates sound forest practices, and recommends improvements where needed.

Key Strategies 1

  1. Continue to carry out investigations in a logical, thorough, unbiased, and non-adversarial manner.
  2. Maintain regular, forthright and transparent contact with all investigation participants.
  3. Encourage resolution of public concerns.

Performance Measure and Results

Performance Measure 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual
Percentage of participants who believe that complaint investigations contributed to the resolution of issues. A public survey is conducted every third year. The last survey was conducted in 2003/04 n/a 38% n/a n/a

Objective 2

A review and appeal program that is responsive to concerns raised by members of the public and that fosters the implementation of the Code that is consistent with its intent.

Key Strategies 2

  1. Evaluate public requests.
  2. Monitor administrative decisions.
  3. Initiate or participate in administrative appeals when it is in the public interest to do so.

Performance Measure and Results

Performance Measure 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual
Percentage of review and appeal participants who believe that the Board's actions in reviewing and appealing decisions further the public interest. A public survey is conducted every third year. The last survey was conducted in 2003/04 n/a 60% n/a n/a

Goal 3

Forest practices that are widely recognized as sound and continually improving.

Outcome/Key Indicator (Goal Level)

Performance Measure 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual
Degree to which Board work promotes sustainable and continually improving forest practices, as evidenced, for example, by the implementation of Board recommendations. The implementation of the recommendations is not under the Board's control. The Board reports on the responses to all of its recommendations in its annual report. Reported in the Annual Report Reported in the Annual Report To be reported in the Annual Report Reported in the Annual Report

Core Business

Forest practices audits, investigations and reports; complaint investigations, administrative reviews and appeals.

Objective 1

Assessment of the efficacy of the Forest Practices Code, and the new Forest and Range Practices Act, in achieving desired results on the ground.

Key Strategies 1

  1. Pursue legislative change to clarify the Board's mandate to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the Forest and Range Practices Act.
  2. Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the Forest and Range Practices Act in achieving specified environmental objectives.
  3. Monitor public concerns to identify key issues for consideration when setting priorities for special investigations.
  4. Synthesize and report information from audits and complaint investigations that address recurrent forest practices themes.
  5. Develop, field-test, and implement policies and procedures that are results-oriented.

Performance Measure and Results

Performance Measure 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual 2004/05 Variance
Results-oriented and area-based reports on topics of public concern 6 3 3 8 5

Objective 2

World-class expertise in auditing and investigating forest practices.

Performance Measures and Results

Performance Measures 2002/03 Actual 2003/04 Actual 2004/05 Target 2004/05 Actual 2004/05 Variance
Number of contributions at forums n/a 11 6 7 1
Contributions to the field of forest practices auditing and investigating Reported in the Annual Report. Reported in the Annual Report. To be reported in the Annual Report. Reported in the Annual Report. nil
Board reports referenced by others as credible sources of information about forest practices1 n/a 6 Requires reviewing how many times the Board's reports are referenced as credible sources in other publications. 9 n/a
1  It is hoped that the frequency of the references continues to grow.

Deregulation

The Board is not responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing legislation. Its recommendations may trigger changes to legislation, but the responsibility rests with enforcing ministries.

 

     
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