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The Organization <br />Dakota County is governed by a seven -member <br />Board of Commissioners individually elected from <br />seven separate districts. The Board is responsible for <br />adopting an annual budget, setting the annual <br />property tax levy, hiring the County Manager, <br />adopting ordinances, and setting staffing levels, <br />compensation and benefits. The Board develops <br />annual priorities, represents the County in <br />multijurisdictional organizations, provides direction <br />and strategic planning for County services, approves <br />plats, and approves design and development projects. <br />The Board also acts as the Community Public Health <br />Board. <br />Strategic Plan Goals <br />A Great Place to Live <br />Dakota County strives to be a welcoming place <br />where all people are safe, have opportunities to <br />thrive, and enjoy a high lifelong quality of life. <br />A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Areas <br />Dakota County protects and maintains natural <br />resources for the health and enjoyment of current <br />and future residents. <br />A Successful Place for Business and Jobs <br />Dakota County fosters business and employment <br />success through modern infrastructure, low taxes, <br />and a prepared, connected workforce. <br />Excellence in Public Service <br />Dakota County demonstrates sound stewardship of <br />human and financial resources, communicates and <br />engages with the public, and innovates and <br />collaborates to provide excellent service. <br />Board Priorities <br />Action items <br />Role of Government <br />• Revise a state -mandated Solid Waste Management Plan <br />• Refresh the County's Park System Plan <br />• Refresh the Library Strategic Plan <br />• Decide the County's future role and funding for the Dakota 911 <br />communications center <br />Housing <br />• Develop a strategy for allocating $12 million annually in new <br />state housing funds <br />• Refine the Housing Business Plan — a continuum of housing <br />stabilization, shelter and new unit production in cooperation with <br />the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) <br />Economic Development <br />• Revisit current County roles and practices through an economic <br />development lens <br />• Explore opportunities for collaborating with potential partners on <br />strategic infrastructure and land development <br />Budget and Finance <br />• Determine future capital finance strategies <br />• Implement revisions to the budget process and calendar <br />Health and Accessibility <br />• Evaluate Family Resource Centers as a strategy to improve <br />community access to integrated human services <br />• Update the County's Community Health Improvement Plan <br />based on the results of the Community Health Assessment <br />Monitoring Items <br />• Administer 2024 elections <br />• Pursue 2024 legislative priorities <br />• See progress on key capital improvement projects <br />• Ensure the Freeway Landfill, a legacy site adjacent to the <br />Mississippi River, is remediated appropriately <br />• Decide on utilization of opioid settlement funds <br />• Plan for a new County website <br />