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(2) Coordination improves outcomes and avoids unnecessary conflict or duplication. Interdepartmental coordination should occur early in planning, project development, and policy formulation to identify conflicts, align expectations, avoid duplication, and improve outcomes. (3) Day-to-day operations should reinforce long-term County priorities. Departmental programs, regulations, procedures, and work plans should align with the goals and priorities of this General Plan. (4) The County's goals cannot be achieved by County government alone. The County should coordinate with State, federal, nonprofit, and community partners to advance shared objectives and leverage resources in support of General Plan priorities. (5) Public services should work for residents regardless of which department delivers them. Public services should be delivered in a manner that is efficient, accessible, and responsive to community needs; with attention to consistency across departments. (6) Planning for services must reflect where people live and how communities are changing. County operations, services, and planning efforts should align with projected population growth, land use patterns, and service demand identified in this General Plan. (7) Clear leadership direction is necessary when responsibilities or priorities overlap. County leadership should provide guidance and direction to support cross -departmental coordination and ensure that implementation of this General Plan remains consistent when departmental priorities, policies, or responsibilities conflict. Section 1-2-2. Actions. (a) Regular self -assessment helps ensure the Plan is actively used, not overlooked. All County departments shall periodically review their programs, procedures, and operations to assess consistency, ensure alignment with the goals and policies of this General Plan, and make adjustments as necessary. (b) Coordinated review supports informed decision -making on major initiatives. The planning department shall coordinate interdepartmental review of major development projects, capital investments, and policy initiatives to support General Plan alignment. (c) Projects involving shared authority benefit from early and ongoing coordination. County departments shall coordinate with State and federal agencies on projects involving shared jurisdiction, regulatory authority, or funding to ensure consistency with General Plan priorities. (d) Digital systems are essential tools for coordination and public access. The department of information technology shall continue to expand and improve digital systems and online services that support interdepartmental coordination and to improve public access to County information and services. (e) Shared data supports better decisions and accountability. County departments shall share relevant data, analysis, and information to support coordinated planning, informed decision -making, and monitoring of outcomes.