A culture of constant improvement at The City of Calgary.: Cut Red Tape

Red tape adds time and complication when there often doesn’t need to be any. We need to cut red tape to transform government and reinforce that The City of Calgary is here to problem-solve and facilitate the success of Calgarians. By cutting red tape, we are improving customer service and making it even easier to work with The City, and that makes life better for Calgarians.
Cutting red tape is an example of Transforming Government because it is citizen-focused, highlighting where The City is becoming more transparent and accountable.

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What is Transforming Government?

Government exists to serve citizens. Every day, citizens are touched by The City of Calgary and the services it offers. Transforming Government is a culture of constant improvement at The City of Calgary — improvement that makes life better for all citizens.

In 2011, Mayor Naheed Nenshi and City Council unanimously agreed to embrace and reinforce this approach to constant improvement — Transforming Government is a way to do just that. So, when you see the Transforming Government stamp on something, you know it is part of something that makes Calgary even better.

A public work, an initiative, project, program or plan marked with Transforming Government reflects one or more of the following principles:

Transparency provides a clear view of exactly what’s going on “behind the scenes”, so citizens can understand why a project or service exists.

Accountability is the clear demonstration of how and why The City has done something, and that The City and Council accept responsibility for the decision, program or plan.

Civic Engagement is a commitment to bring together citizens, organizations, and City employees in the planning and development of our great city.

Innovation describes new ideas, services, or approaches that make living and working in Calgary even better.

Citizen Orientation ensures that a program, project or service is designed with customers or citizens in mind.

Sustainability describes long-term thinking that makes for a healthy community, environment, and economy, now and in the future.

Cut Red Tape

A culture of constant improvement at The City of Calgary.

What is Transforming Government?

Public Spaces

Customer Service

Transportation

Environmental