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CORE VALUES <br />These values will guide the performance of our duties as Commissioners. <br />. We are accountable to each other, our fellow county employees, and ultimately to <br />our citizens <br />. We serve our community, not ourselves <br />. We serve with integrity built on ethical principles and will make difficult decisions <br />based on these principles for the county's future success <br />. We commit to enabling and supporting economic growth <br />. We commit to maintaining and, when necessary, creating healthy physical and <br />social environments <br />. We make our decisions by observing a long-term view, rural community values, <br />and fiscal responsibility <br />. We collaborate with partners by focusing on a balanced thoughtful approach, creating <br />goal-oriented outcomes, and listening to issues <br />CORE FOCUS <br />As of today, these are our primary tasks as Commissioners that are performed by no <br />other group and represent the foundation of what we do. <br />. Adopt an annual budget that conforms with our core values and long-term plans <br />. Manage the operations of county functions and facilities not under the jurisdiction of <br />any other elected county office <br />. Respond as necessary to issues and needs from citizens, businesses, agencies, and <br />other levels of government and to natural and/or human caused disasters <br />. Make quasi-judicial decisions in land use as required by law <br />OUTREACH <br />The first list outlines our subjective criteria for success as perceived by our constituents. <br />These represent our "brand," and serve as a guide for our behavior. <br />Who we are as County Commissioners <br />. We are committed to a better tomorrow for Kittitas County <br />. We care about our citizens <br />. We are energetic <br />. We respond thoughtfully <br />. We are accessible and approachable <br />. We work for everyone <br />. We are effective managers <br />. We follow through on commitments <br />pA0t 2