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REPORT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: 2023 Annual Report, 2023 Progress Report, and 2024 Budget Recommendation prepared by the Conservation and Policy Council of the Forest Preserves of Cook County
Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 10/21/2023
Summary: Each year the Conservation and Policy Council reviews the Forest Preserves’ annual budget proposal and makes a recommendation to the General Superintendent, the President and the Board of Commissioners about the budget and its alignment with the Next Century Conservation Plan implementation strategy. The Annual Report of the Conservation and Policy Council is required by Section 1-18-5 of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances.
Along with the Annual Report, the Council is also submitting a progress report on the implementation of the Next Century Conservation Plan. The report describes the current status of key performance indicators related to restoration, land acquisition, and engaging people.
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