FACTOR

POTENTIAL IMPACT ON SERVICE DELIVERY

Increasing understanding of the rights of indigenous people

Cultural sensitives and observance of traditional values

The electoral cycle and search for "announce-ables"

Need to adapt to available funding and rapid shifts in priorities

Changes to the local government act

Adapting to changes in overarching legislation

Public service reforms

Adjusting service capacity to align with state/provincial government decisions, cost shifting to Council as a service delivery provider

Demands for increased transparency

Additional reporting burden, overlap and duplication

Service Reviews | Political