• We are leaders; we are personally and professionally accountable for our actions.
• We are honest, ethical and fair.
• We respect others.
• We take pride in the services we provide.
• We are public service providers; we strive to exceed customers' expectations.
• We employ "best practices".
• We look beyond our individual department and adhere to a County-wide perspective.
• We value teamwork and cooperate with each other.
• We are responsible for hiring, training and retaining motivated employees.
• We provide opportunities for all employees to develop their potential and make the best use of their abilities.
• We maximize the effectiveness of limited resources.
• We welcome new ideas and encourage innovation and risk taking.