HomeMy WebLinkAboutReview of Goals and ObjectivesDeschutes County FY 2010 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 and alternative programs
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. Develop long term plan for meeting road maintenance and construction needs
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 management practices
2. Enhance and protect groundwater and surface water in the Deschutes Basin
3. Support beneficial utilization of natural resources for economic development, tourism and
recreation
Health Services: Facilitate, invest in and provide a system of services to
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. Positively influence conditions, behaviors, attitudes and resources regarding health
services through systems change, community mobility and policy change
Support Services: Ensure that Deschutes County staff and decision makers
have the knowledge, skills, resources and tools necessary to deliver quality
public services
1. Assess, refine and expand, if necessary, the countywide training program
2. Evaluate and enhance customer service practices
3. Ensure that the county work environment is safe and conducive to productivity
4. Efficiently and effectively use information technology to improve staff productivity and
enhance customer service
5. Provide ongoing evaluation of employee performance and employee job satisfaction
6. Ensure fiscal responsibility in all aspects of county operations