APPENDIX C

Policy

Council’s Strategic Plan (2015-2019)

Strategic Plan for the City of London 2015-2019

The Invasive Species Strategy is consistent with the Strategic Plan, the four areas of focus and directly aligns with many of the implementation strategies.

Strengthening Our Community

• Amazing arts, culture, and recreation experiences

• Healthy, safe, and accessible city

• Help Londoners understand how we provide safe drinking water and protect the Thames River

Building a Sustainable City

• Strong and healthy environment

• Plant more trees and better protect them from deforestation, invasive species, and other threats

• Work together to protect all aspects of our natural environment including woodlands, wetlands, river and watercourses, and air quality as our city grows

• Fund innovative ways to adapt to Climate Change

• Invest in making London’s riverfront beautiful and accessible for all Londoners

• Protect and promote London’s Thames Heritage River status

Growing our Economy

• Strategic, collaborative partnerships

• Partner with the London Community Foundation on the “Back to the River Project”

• Diverse employment opportunities

Leading in Public Service

• Proactive financial management

• Make sure that financial issues are not created and pushed to the future, creating problems for future generations

• Use innovative and best practices in all organizational and management activities