THE BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS

Under the Police Services Act, the Ministry of the Solicitor General provides a framework for core policing requirements of all municipal police services in Ontario. One key function of a police services board is to work with the Chief of Police and community members to prepare a three-year business plan. Accordingly, the Board has developed this plan for the urban portion of the Municipality of Port Hope.

While the business plan provides strategic direction, the PHPS must have the ability to adapt to emerging issues. The plan addresses this necessary flexibility.

As outlined below, the Board took a three-phase approach to the development of the plan.

PHASE I	PHASE II	PHASE III
Regulatory Requirement	Community Consultation	Internal Consultation