Item M6
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 16, 2006
Division:
County Administration
Bulk Item: Yes
No -2L
Department: County Administration
Staff Contact Person: Debbie Frederick
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Adoption of Monroe County's revised Mission, Vision and Value Statements.
ITE.l\I BACKGROUND:
As part of the County's Sterling journey, the Sterling Senior Leadership Team have revised the
County's Mission, Vision and Value Statements. In February, representatives from Carroll Consulting,
Inc. met with all Commissioners individually to gather their input as it relates to the Sterling process.
The BOCC's input and future vision of the County have been incorporated in the revised statements.
The Mission Statement will be our guiding purpose and as a County we will align our work efforts to
this mission using our newly adopted and updated Value Statements with a long range goal of
continually working on achieving the Vision. The Vision Statement represents our efforts to define the
County in accordance with the BOCC's direction of what the County will become in the future. The
operation of County government will be focused on creating an environment that addresses the
BOCC's five key issues: affordable workforce housing, a balanced environment and economy, an
exciting tourist attraction, working with partners, and maintaining our unique island community. The
Value Statements reflect what the County believes in and describes a set of behaviors for staff to use to
perfonn routine work towards achieving the long-term objectives of Monroe County.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Mission and Value Statements currently in place under previous Commissions.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the adoption of the attached Mission, Vision and Value Statements.
TOTAL COST:
-0-
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
-0-
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No X
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management_
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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Debbie Frederick
DOCUMENT A TION:
Iucl uded X
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Monroe County is to provide outstanding public service responsive to the
needs of our citizens, our unique community, and our environment.
VISION STATEMENT
Utopia in the Florida Keys
Working and learning together to maintain the diverse community by preserving the
natural resources and habitat that makes us a unique and preferred place to live and visit!
VALUE STATEMENTS
We Believe in the Highest of Ethical Behavior as we Sail the Seven "C" 'so
Competence ~ knowledge. We encourage a competent workforce through continuing
education and training. Knowledge adds value to the services we provide and increases
employee and citizen 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 the 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 all of our actions. Through the use of strategic
planning we ensure the continuity and sustainability of County services and programs.