1. Innovation &
Civic Engagement
A Collaborative Approach
Presented by Randy Saffold
Administrative Services Officer (Innovation Officer), City of Modesto

2. Strategic Commitments
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3. Using Innovation
We will use innovation to…
Deliver Great Service
Measure Our Effectiveness
Be Accountable and Transparent
Become an Employer of Choice
Make Modesto a Leading Model City
Increase Citizen Engagement
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4. Efficiency projects are identified through
collaborative brainstorming and
performance evaluation by management
Effectiveness projects Identified through
outcome evaluation and community
engagement partnerships
Innovation Project Drivers
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Continuous Improvement Cycle

7. Leading the Effort
Core Steering Team:
DCM, Support CIO, PIO, ASO
Internal Team:
1 Dept. Rep /SRG Analyst Each Area
External Partners:
Business Leaders , Alliance,
Education, Non-Profits,
Community:
Community Organizations, Citizens
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8. CommunityEngagementCommittee
Assist in developing a Community
Engagement Plan
Advise the City’s Core Innovation Team
Collaborate in ways that help to create
an effective, responsive and transparent
government
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9. Duties and Time Commitment
Give input on proposed technology innovations
Brainstorm needs that technology can improve
Focus groups on improving services
Monthly meeting with Core Team (1.5 hours)
Quarterly online workshops (1.5 hours)
Monthly updates and occasional surveys
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10. Questions