I.V Goals, Policies, and Implementing Actions

The heart of the Merced Vision 2015 General Plan is the goals, policies, and implementing actions. In following these directives, the City will chart the course of growth and development and determine the nature of the environment and future character of Merced. Goal, Policy, and Implementing Action are used in the Plan as defined below:

· Goal = A general, overall, and ultimate purpose, aim, or end toward which the City will direct effort.

· Policy = A specific statement of principle or guiding action which implies clear commitment. A general direction that the City will follow in order to meet its goals by undertaking specific action programs. It is assumed that each policy statement is preceded by the phrase, "The City shall..."

· Implementing Action = An action, activity, or strategy carried out in response to adopted Policy to achieve a specific Goal.