8CIntegrated planning and reporting principles that apply to councils

#### 8C Integrated planning and reporting principles that apply to councils 8C Integrated planning and reporting principles that apply to councils > The following principles for strategic planning apply to the development of the integrated planning and reporting framework by councils— > > > (a) Councils should identify and prioritise key local community needs and aspirations and consider regional priorities. > > > (b) Councils should identify strategic goals to meet those needs and aspirations. > > > (c) Councils should develop activities, and prioritise actions, to work towards the strategic goals. > > > (d) Councils should ensure that the strategic goals and activities to work towards them may be achieved within council resources. > > > (e) Councils should regularly review and evaluate progress towards achieving strategic goals. > > > (f) Councils should maintain an integrated approach to planning, delivering, monitoring and reporting on strategic goals. > > > (g) Councils should collaborate with others to maximise achievement of strategic goals. > > > (h) Councils should manage risks to the local community or area or to the council effectively and proactively. > > > (i) Councils should make appropriate evidence-based adaptations to meet changing needs and circumstances. > > **ss 8A–8C:** Ins 2016 No 38, Sch 1 \[2\].