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Strategic Plan
The Western Australian Electoral Commission strategic direction is outlined for the period 2005 - 2009. It provides a framework for developing our business plan, setting our priorities, allocating resources and evaluating our performance. It provides a strategic framework within which we operate and offers guidelines for annual reporting and business planning. Download the Commission's Strategic Plan 2005 - 2009 (PDF, 410.51 kB)
Our Aim
Our Purpose
Our Principles
Key Functions
What We Do
Our Customers
Strategic Direction
Our Aim
To deliver quality, innovative and accountable electoral services every time for all Western Australians.
Our Purpose
To conduct impartial and independent elections and promote public awareness of electoral matters through education and information programs to foster public confidence and participation in the electoral process.
Our Principles
We are committed to the following principles to ensure that the Western Australian community will have confidence in the way we conduct our business operations:
RESPECT - that electors can have their say in the electoral decision process
INTEGRITY - in the administration of our business operations
IMPROVEMENT - in the quality and delivery of our services
SAFETY - and a healthy work environment
INNOVATION - in our strategies and processes
EVALUATION - of our performance
Key Functions
The Western Australian Electoral Commission operates within a legislative framework with outcomes that enable eligible electors in the Western Australian community to be able to participate in impartial, effective and democratic elections or referenda conducted by the Commission.
What We Do
- Plan, conduct and evaluate elections and referenda
Manage parliamentary elections - State general elections and by-elections in Western Australia; and Manage non-parliamentary elections; local government and other elections.
- Manage electoral education and information
Encourage and promote community awareness and understanding of electoral processes through education and information.
- Maintain the electoral roll
Manage an accurate and up-to-date electoral roll.
In addition we provide other services which include:
- providing roll products, maps and publications;
- promoting, funding and conducting research into electoral matters;
- assisting in distribution of electoral boundaries;
- providing an advisory service to customers on electoral matters;
- assisting in distribution of electoral boundaries;
- providing an advisory service to customers on electoral matters;
- administering political party registrations; and
- administering disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure.
Our Customers
The Western Australian Electoral Commission has a diverse customer base and seeks to provide appropriate, quality services for those customers. The Commission will continue to partner key peak bodies and other organisations that will enhance the delivery of those services in a timely and effective manner.
Strategic Direction
Plan, conduct and evaluate elections
Objective 1
Conduct State, local government and other elections and referenda with impartiality, independence and efficiency according to relevant legislation.
Objective 2
Foster public confidence and participation in elections.
Strategies
- Evaluate election policies, legislation and practices for continuous improvement;
- Research and develop innovative election practices that deliver improved customer service;
- Develop non-parliamentary election services;
- Partner key peak bodies and other organisations that will assist us to provide cost effective services;
- Engage our clients and use their feedback in our planning processes;
- Evaluate business plans regularly to ensure they are aligned to strategic objectives;
- Extend the benchmarking of processes;
- Employ strategic financial reporting across business operations to manage resources more effectively;
- Continuously improve recruitment and training of election staff;
- Monitor compliance with relevant legislation;
- Manage policies and procedures more effectively and better articulate them to our staff and other stakeholders;
- Increase the focus on managing risk;
- Develop and implement efficient and effective IT plans and systems; and
- Develop knowledge management processes for continued effective election operations.
Manage electoral education and information
Objective
To achieve increased community understanding of electoral processes and participation in elections by improving education methods and providing information using a range of media for our diverse customers.
Strategies
- Develop an education and information framework for our customers;
- Conduct effective education programs recognising the diversity and geographical habitation of electors;
- Provide accurate information in a range of formats;
- Research and improve timing and delivery of information to stakeholders; and
- Partner key peak bodies and organisations to deliver consistent electoral information and services.
Maintain the electoral roll
Objective
To maintain an accurate and up-to-date State electoral roll and to provide quality roll products, services and advice to our customers.
Strategies
- Develop targeted enrolment programs to stimulate enrolment;
- Partner key peak bodies and organisations to improve accuracy of the State roll;
- Review and improve roll maintenance policies and procedures in accordance with privacy laws;
- Ensure compliance requirements for roll products and services are met;
- Meet customer requirements for roll products; and
- Improve quality data and support for customers.
