Continous Improvement to Policies and Procedures
The City of Vaughan has undergone great change over the last 20 years and more change is planned for the next two decades. What once worked for a small town is no longer valid for a large urban centre. The City’s goal is continuous improvement in how we operate in order to achieve greater efficiencies.
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Improving Access to Health Care Services in Vaughan
Vaughan’s continued rapid growth has put the spotlight on the need for improved health services in our community. The Vaughan Community Health Centre (VCHC) has been up and running for over a year now and continues to register new clients – already surpassing 80 percent of its primary health care capacity, with its community education programs receiving new participants every day..
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Providing Better Health Care Services in Vaughan
Plans for the future Vaughan hospital continue to move forward. The Vaughan Health Campus of Care has retained an architectural firm to begin design of the hospital buildings, and a request has been made to Vaughan Council to erect three signs on the site at Major Mackenzie and Jane Street. The goal of the large signs is to raise awareness of the hospital and to launch a major fundraising initiative.
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Transforming Transportation in Vaughan
The City of Vaughan is nearing the completion of its Official Plan Review and with it, a Transportation Master Plan. The goal is the transformation in how people move around the City. A sustainable transportation network is critical to support the City’s continued growth and development.
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Moving Forward on Task Force Recommendations
Fifteen of the 16 final recommendations of the Task Force on Democratic Participation and Renewal have been adopted by Council and are now being implemented. The only one not approved was that all candidates be requested to report campaign donations on a voluntary basis over the course of a campaign, rather than months afterwards, as they are mandated to by the Municipal Elections Act. Another recommendation, to implement internet voting, was referred until such time as the security of such voting is unquestionable.  
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New Official Plan Nearing Completion
After more than three years of work, the City of Vaughan’s new Official Plan is expected to be completed by September. This plan will set out where and how Vaughan will grow over the next 25 years while at the same time taking into consideration important social, economic and environmental issues and objectives.
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Councillor Alan Shefman
Chair, Accountability and Transparency Committee

Providing Accountable Government
The mandate of the Accountability and Transparency Committee is to review policies and practices pertaining to confidentiality, accountability and transparency issues as they relate to City Council. Among its responsibilities was the hiring of an Integrity Commissioner, establishing a complaint procedure and creating an updated Code of Conduct for Members of Council.
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The Role of the Strategic Plan
The goal of a strategic plan is to create a vision for the future and then follow through on achieving that vision. The City of Vaughan has a strategic plan in place, Vaughan Vision 2020, and we can now look to the future with great confidence as we design and build a city of choice.
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Budget Reflects a Well-Managed City
In approving the 2010 Operating and Capital Budget, the City of Vaughan showed that although economies around the world have been affected by a significant downturn, we were able to weather this economic storm as a result of solid financial management. The budget delivers on City services, facilities and infrastructure. The 2010 budget is a reflection of how well-managed the City is. This quality of management translates into minimal cost to our taxpayers and value for our property tax dollars.
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The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Now that the City of Vaughan has an exciting new name for its future downtown – The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre – it is time to move forward with the proper planning of this great area.  The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre will be a vibrant and exciting urban core – filled with lives and vitality!
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Improving Vaughan's Competitive Position
A strong economy and a solid business base are the cornerstone of a successful community.  The City of Vaughan is working hard to maintain its position as a city of choice when it comes to investment.  With more than 9,000 established businesses, Vaughan remains a growth community and is in a very good position despite the recent challenges in our global economy.
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