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Deschutes County FY 2012 Goals and Objectives
Mission Statement
Enhancing the Lives of Citizens by Delivering Quality Services
in a Cost-Effective Manner
Public Safety: Protect the public through a combination of prevention, prosecution,
correction and supervision
1. Ensure Deschutes County can meet its long term public safety needs
2. Promote conditions, behaviors and attitudes that result in a safer community
3. Maintain and strengthen current levels of diversion, prevention and accountability
4. Lead and coordinate regional efforts in emergency preparedness
Direct Services: Provide for direct services that enhance day-to-day quality of life and plan
for future quality of life
1. Ensure accurate and timely assessment and taxation of property and recording of real property
2. Address and plan for growth in Deschutes County
3. Provide a safe and effective County road system that supports local economic opportunity and livable
communities
4. Conduct elections in an open, transparent, secure and accurate manner
Natural Resources: Assess, protect and enhance the natural resources of Deschutes
County
1. Support sound forest and public land management practices and oversight
2. Enhance and protect groundwater, surface water, wetlands and riparian areas in the Deschutes Basin
3. Support beneficial utilization of publicly owned natural resources for tourism and recreation
4. Support land use policies that promote beneficial utilization of the land for economic growth
Health Services: Facilitate, invest in and provide a system of services to protect and
improve the health of Deschutes County residents
1. Partner and offer leadership on community initiatives
2. Undertake preventive measures to reduce future demands for County and community services
3. Provide health services in an effective and efficient manner
4. Support and enhance the health integration project
Support Services: Ensure that Deschutes County staff and decision makers have the
knowledge, skills, resources and tools necessary to deliver quality public services
1. Support employee development, productivity and safety through training, technology and wellness
programs
2. Support and promote customer service practices
3. Provide ongoing evaluation of employee performance, job satisfaction and wellness
4. Provide comprehensive administrative services in a cost-effective manner
General Government: Promote confidence in County government by ensuring fiscal
responsibility, openness and accessibility in all aspects of County operations
1. Promote policies and actions that stimulate economic development in Deschutes County
2. Identify and evaluate regional cooperation opportunities to enhance service delivery and the cost
effectiveness of public services
3. Promote policies and actions that improve access to County government, including enhanced on-line
presence
4. Monitor and report on the financial health of the Deschutes County organization.