For a region whose greatest challenges require creative and sustained efforts and attention over many years, informed planning and a long-term perspective are crucial. A strategic plan is a tool important for such perspective and deliberate action. It enables incoming leaders to build upon past accomplishments and appreciate long-term trends and consequences, as well as to capitalize on currently developing prospects.
The following is the Regional Strategic Plan for the Middle Rio Grande Development Council. It proposes to make clear where the Middle Rio Grande Region has been, where we are, and where we are going. It is a product of community meetings throughout the region, discussions with local leaders, and research and analysis performed by agency staff and their consultants. The Regional Strategic Plan outlines economic and social conditions within the Middle Rio Grande Region and recommended goals for the development of our region over the next five years. In addition, under the direction of the Council's Board of Directors and specifically the Economic Development Committee, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Transportation Committee, the agency has identified four priority areas to be addressed in the next two years.
Structured as a planning tool, the following document begins with listings of key leaders within the organization and continues with an introduction that specifies the Council's mission and purpose. Next, the history of the Council along with its vision for the future is outlined, beginning with its inception in the 1970's. Before delving into the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats), the nine-county Middle Rio Grande Region's characteristics are plotted in various graphs to provide a snap-shot view of the population and its associated demographics. The SWOT analysis represents input from the public forums and from current planning documents gathered from area agencies whose general functions overlap the Council's planning functions. The next section on recommended action plans for the coming five years is crucial to the proper implementation of the strategic plan. Finally, a list of information references is included. The last section of the document is devoted to the participant sign-up sheets collected at the nine public forums.
COG Strategic Plan 2001-5 (1573k)The Middle Rio Grande Development Council is an equal opportunity employer/program/service provider. Auxiliary aids and services may be made available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For information please contact Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989, our direct voice telephone number (830) 876-3533 or our TDD telephone number (830) 876-1260. The contents of this web site are the property of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, please do not reproduce them without the express written consent of the Council - 2008
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