tailieunhanh - BUSINESS PLAN: 2010 – 2011 to 2012 – 2013

There are two distinct trends emerging in the construction outlook. On one hand, there is growing optimism among contractors about key segments of the private sector market. Meanwhile, contractors are generally more pessimistic about the outlook for public sector demand. Contractors are most optimistic about the outlook for hospital and higher education construction, with 36 percent of firms predicting the amount of money spent on those projects will grow in 2013, versus 26 percent of firms predicting a decrease, for a net positive reading of 10 percent. Contractors are also relatively optimistic about. | BUSINESS PLAN 2010 - 2011 to 2012 - 2013 ALBERTA UTILITIES COMMISSION The Alberta Utilities Commission AUC is an independent quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta. While the Minister of Energy is responsible for the AUC it makes formal decisions independently in accordance with relevant statutes and regulations. The AUC s operations are funded through a general administration fee on Alberta s utilities and on the Independent System Operator ISO . The AUC reports on administrative matters to the Alberta legislature through the Minister of Energy. VISION The AUC is a trusted leader that delivers innovative and efficient regulatory solutions for Alberta. WHAT WE DO The AUC regulates the utilities sector natural gas and electricity markets to protect social economic and environmental interests of Alberta where competitive market forces do not. HOW WE DO IT The AUC is fair open and transparent in its regulatory processes and delivers sound principled decisions. VALUES We are impartial and objective. We are accountable and strive for excellence in everything we do. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We maintain and promote a positive work environment. AUC BUSINESS PLAN 2010 - 2011 to 2012 - 2013 2 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES This business plan sets out for 2010 - 2011 to 2012 - 2013 the fundamental long term objectives strategies and ongoing adjudicative work that are central to the AUC s regulation of the utility and market sectors of Alberta s economy. We have also established performance measures to track our progress made against our objectives. The following strategic priorities focus our work for this planning period and beyond PUBLIC CONFIDENCE We will enhance public confidence in the AUC s regulation by improving our regulatory processes to ensure they are effective efficient open and transparent. PRINCIPLED DECISIONS We will provide timely principled decisions and ensure that the public interest is considered in every application that comes before