SERVICE to the public is our fundamental reason for being. We strive to create a welcoming organization that achieves true excellence in customer service and overall delivery with anyone whom we may interact.
COOPERATION between department management and members of Village staff is essential to creating a highly efficient and smoothly operating organization. We strive to take care of each other internally at all times.
PARTNERSHIPS and external collaborative efforts promote regional relationships and are essential to creating sound governmental efficiencies. We will maintain positive attitudes and promote opportunities to enhance relationships with other public entities, the business community, nonprofit organizations and citizens.
DILIGENCE is the foundation of our work ethic. We challenge and inspire all staff to be efficient and effective in carrying out day-to-day tasks and activities.
ACCOUNTABILITY is vital to maintaining public trust. We achieve accountability through ensuring each staff members is dedicated to the core values of integrity and high credibility, and by adopting and enforcing policies, procedures and processes that serve our public effectively.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY is fundamental to the way we conduct business. We maximize our human, physical and financial resources in order to provide effective stewardship of public funds.
COMMUNICATION and an informed citizenry are essential to the democratic process. We are committed to providing citizens with relevant, accurate and timely information about our goals, services and the decisions that will affect them or our partners.
INNOVATION and creativity shape our future. We encourage staff to challenge the status quo and discover new ideas or better methods. We foster staff development in order to respond to changing needs in our community.
SAFETY is critical to a high standard of living. We protect the citizenry through quality zoning ordinances, regulatory oversight and enforcement of the law.
IMAGE is central to our community. Preservation and enhancement of the visual community ensures that current and future generations will benefit from living in a beautiful, well planned community, that preserves our heritage, culture and maintains community pride.
