Item E1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: November 15,2006
Division:
County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes
No ---L-
Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact Person: Debbie Frederick
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Performance Excellence Signing Ceremony to celebrate and
proclaim our commitment to Monroe County's Mission, Vision and Values.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County has embarked on its journey to performance
excellence. Newly revised Mission, Vision and Value Statements were created and adopted to
provide the principles that guide us. To celebrate and proclaim our commitment, the members of
the Board of County Commissioners, along with all employees, will sign the Mission, Vision and
Values Statements to declare and pledge our dedication to the County's journey to excellence.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Adopted revised Mission, Vision and Value
Statements on May 16, 2006.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENTCHANGES: ilia
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST: ilia
BUDGETED: Yes ilia No
COST TO COUNTY: ilia
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
ilia
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No -X-
AMOUNT PER MONTH $_ Year $_
APPROVED BY: County Atty. _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management_
DOCUMENTA TION:
Included X
Not Required
DISPOSITION:
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Working and learning
together to maintain the
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makes us a unique and
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VISION
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What will we become in the future?
What do we believe in?
Mission
Why do we exist? What's the purpose?
The mission of Monroe County is to provide outstanding public service responsive
to the needs of our citizens, our unique community, and our environment.
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Our Values
We believe in the highest of ethical
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Competence = knowledge. We encourage a competent workforce through continuing
education and training. Knowledge adds value to the services we provide arid increases
employee and dtizen satisfaction.
Creative = new ideas. We are open to new ideas. We believe in taking fresh
approaches to overcome challenges while striving to add value to the services we provide
to our community.
Committed = career as a calling to public service. We believe that service to
government is the highest career calling. A professional attitude imposes a pledge of
excellent performance with a commitment to the organization.
Concern = fiscal responsibility. We believe fiscal responsibility demonstrates our
respect for the citizens whose taxes support our organization. Fiscal responsibility
recognizes that most problems cannot be solved by money alone; however, take seriously
our task to safeguard the public trust.
Care = positive and supportive work environment. We provide a positive work
environment for our employees by recognizing their needs and allowing a balance with
their professional and personal lives. We treat everyone with respect. We are
compassionate and responsive to the needs of all citizens.
Communication = exchange of ideas. We believe that two way communication
amongst our organization, our employees, and our citizens is essential. We encourage
feedback and ttie sharing of ideas. By working together, we can share information and
improve our services through open government.
Continuity = fairness, equality and sustainability. We believe in fairness and
equality and place emphasis on truth and honesty in an of our actions. Through the use
of strategic planning we ensure the continuity and sustainability of County services and
programs.
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