ADnet Five Year Goals

 

1.   (There is) a stable, high-quality, state of the art telecommunication network operating at optimum costs, available to all Algoma consumers.

2.      There is a competitive telecommunications environment providing choices for vendors to Algoma consumers.

3.      ADnet is a highly effective and accountable organization with a high quality Board, staff and sufficient resources to carry out its mission

4.      A positive economic & community benefit is created & measured

5.      Public and private sector organizations are delivering quality, integrated services through the use of consumer orientated telematics applications

6.      ADnet will ensure and promote a coordinated approach to telematics initiatives and projects that impact on the ADnet mandate

7.      The general public understands how to use telematics effectively to generate economic and social value

 

ADnet Objectives for 2002:

 

ADnet objectives for 2002 are divided into 4 categories

 Ongoing Activities:

1.     Develop and implement an annual plan. Monitor progress and initiate corrective actions with specific focus on staffing, financial needs and cash flow

2.     Manage, monitor and support the implementation of funded projects and initiatives (e.g. NOHFC “26 SAP’s) with specific attention to timetables, contractual agreements and cash flow.

3.     Establish and maintain effective working relationships with JV and other telecommunications vendors

4.     Maintain contact with funding and community partners and develop proposals for initiatives that are aligned with ADnet’s goals and mission.

5.     Manage and implement agenda for regular Board and Committee meetings

6.     Develop & implement 2002 corporate communications plan (Sponsor’s meetings, inter-agency relations, member communications, newsletters)

 Community Development Objectives:

1.     Obtain funding and implement a plan to co-locate ADnet personnel with CFDC’s in North & East Algoma.  The ADnet personnel will  (among other things) assist communities throughout the District in developing and implementing a telematics strategy that meets the needs of their areas.

2.     Develop and submit business plans for 5 Local Loop (LID) Projects in the Algoma District

3.     Obtain funding & begin implementation of Cellular project

4.     Develop plan & submit funding for Smart Communities (ACE)

 

Organizational Objectives:

1.     Develop business plans and, where feasible, implement mergers or operating agreements with potential partners (e.g. Algoma.Net and ADIN)

 

 Continuous Improvement Objectives  (ADnet Processes):

1.     Conduct Board Development activities needed to improve Board effectiveness

2.     Staff development programs and attendance at conferences

3.     Update policies, practices and procedures as required to maintain effectiveness