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indicators and accountability structure punitively, the Council will use the indicators as the <br />foundation for inquiry — what do the indicators tell us about the state of the region and our <br />policies? How do we leverage what's working well? How do we effectively address areas <br />where progress towards outcomes is less than our expectations? To borrow from Shelley <br />Metzenbaum, the Council will use "measurement to motivate, illuminate and communicate." <br />The Council will use the insights that emerge from these questions to guide future decisions, <br />including adjusting policies and priorities as needed to more effectively advance the outcomes. <br />We will actively review our measures and indicators as the basis of continuous improvement for <br />both ourselves and our policies, striving to be the best region, providing infrastructure in a <br />coordinated and economically feasible way. <br />Providing clear, easily accessible information <br />The Council will share the annual updates of the indicators, providing clear, easily accessible <br />information about the progress of the region and Council policies. The focus on outcomes <br />allows us to be transparent with our partners and stakeholders — what does success look like? <br />What kind of region do we want to create? Most importantly, the focus on outcomes creates the <br />foundation for collaborative dialogue with partners and stakeholders — what can and will the <br />Council do to advance these outcomes? What will other organizations do to advance these <br />outcomes? What role will local governments play? And where are the gaps, overlaps and <br />opportunities? <br />The Thrive indicators will focus on the Thrive outcomes and will reflect the intentional integration <br />of policy areas into the Thrive outcomes. In addition, systems and policy plans will contain <br />indicators and measures that align with the specific policy areas. Together, these indicators will <br />build upon the 2004 Regional Development Framework's Benchmarks to create a stronger <br />foundation for data -driven decision -making. <br />Deploying the Council's authority <br />While the Council will lead with its collaborative role, the Council will continue to use its authority <br />and roles to advance the regional outcomes of stewardship, prosperity, equity, livability and <br />sustainability. Nonetheless, the Council will continue to seek partnerships and relationships <br />with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to most effectively advance the Thrive outcomes. <br />DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT <br />Last revised: February 21, 2014 42 <br />