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Strategic Plan

OBJECTIVE: To ensure the stability of the Association in the ensuing years for each newly elected body of officers.

PURPOSE: The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for the annual evaluation and modification of the Strategic Plan of the Association to include the development of the fifth year of the plan, annually. The committee shall also perform other such duties as specified in the Association By-Laws, the Administrative Policies and Procedures, or as directed by a majority vote of a quorum of the Association membership.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE: The Strategic Planning Committee shall consist of the Vice President of the Association as Chair, and the Chairs of the Membership, Conference, Resolution and By-Laws, and Legislative Committees, an Area Governor of the Association selected by the Board of Directors, other members as recommended by the Chair and approved by the Board of Directors of the Association.

1998 ISSUE(S):

  • Continued development of the Association Policies and Procedures manual to ensure proper business transactions of the Association.
  • Development of an informational package to inform new and prospective members of the organization and its goals and objectives.
  • Promote the continued development of regional and statewide evacuation plans.
  • Promote the passage of Special Needs legislation and participate in the rule development process.
  • Ensure seamless transition and full utilization of the professional management firm contracted with by the Association.
  • Implement statewide certification program as voted by the membership.
  • Increase Association membership base by 25% in 1998.
  • Coordinate a professional conference annually that promotes the all hazards approach to Emergency Management.
  • Continue to research potential options towards the reduction of the existing shelter deficit.
  • Emphasize position to legislative delegation of the critical nature of safe shelter for students on a daily basis (safety from tornados and high winds) and the public during hurricane events.
  • Interact with other similar associations, either formally through memberships or informally through meeting attendance to increase recognition of FEPA as a strong and influential organization and, where appropriate, join forces to influence political or legislative matters.
1999 ISSUES
  • Establish methodology to reach membership growth goal of 10% annually.
  • Develop methodology for increasing the Associations influence in legislative matters that directly address emergency management issues.
  • Promote legislation for mitigation funding, i.e. school retrofits, etc.
  • Develop committees with external focus to increase organizational influence.
  • Develop plan to ensure proper participation of unique membership groups within the Association, i.e. Director's Caucus, Public Works, etc.
2000 ISSUES
  • Develop and implement necessary procedural changes for membership to move officer elections to a biennial or progressive cycle.
  • Encourage the state university system to implement a master degree program in the field of Emergency Management.
  • Develop Association promotional materials for sale to membership.
2001 ISSUES
  • Develop minimum operational and performance standards for municipal and county programs to ensure operational validity and program funding.
  • Re-evaluate all provisions of the certification/training program.
2002 ISSUES
  • Develop programs and services for present and future members.
  • Enhance communication and information exchange through utilization of appropriate technologies.
Adopted Board of Directors February 11, 1998


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