Core Values
These core operating values articulate ideals that the municipalities forming the Commission intend that the Commission will follow to carry out its mission:
SAFETY:
Providing high-quality, safe drinking water that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements and constructing the program improvements in a safe manner.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Be responsive and respectful to the needs of the Commission Members.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Protect natural resources from harm.
TRANSPARENCY AND HONESTY:
Operate openly and honestly to gain stakeholder trust.
INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS:
Identify and utilize new ideas to provide more efficient and effective water service.
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SUSTAINABILITY:
Provide sufficient water quantity to support community growth and development.
RELIABILITY:
Consistent and dependable water service.
COOPERATION & COLLABORATION:
Emphasize the importance of teamwork among stakeholders
in order to accomplish positive outcomes.
LEADERSHIP:
Champion regional participation for the benefit of all.
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COMMITMENT:
United approach to achieve the program mission and vision.
OPEN MINDEDNESS:
Receptive to input from stakeholders.
ADAPTIVE/FLEXIBILITY:
Ability to adapt to changing conditions that may impact program implementation.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Utilize public funds efficiently and in the best interest of our customers.
EDUCATION:
Guide the public in rethinking our water source, their water use, how we can conserve and the
value of water.
EQUITABLE:
Promote and incorporate practices that are fair for all Regional Water Commission Members.
INCLUSIVE:
Incorporate measures that address the diversity within the Commission’s communities.
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