MISSION & CORE VALUES:

The City of Hillsboro recently adopted an organizational mission statement and set of core values as components of its strategic planning process. A mission statement summarizes the purpose and associated responsibilities of a group or organization. Core Values express the internal beliefs or philosophy that directs how the organization carries out its mission.

Community members, the City Council and hundreds of City employees contributed to developing the following statements that will help guide City of Hillsboro operations and service delivery in years to come. The City's five year strategic plan was adopted by the City Council in January 2010. Implementation begins July 1, 2010 in alignment with the start of the 2011 fiscal year.

MISSION STATEMENT:

"The City of Hillsboro is dedicated to providing visionary leadership, delivering responsive municipal services and fostering collaborative partnerships that enhance Hillsboro's hometown livability."

CORE VALUES:

Excellence in Public Service:

Striving for excellence in public service is the objective for all of our work.

Respect for Diverse Voices and Ideas:

Incorporating the voices, ideas and cultures that reflect Hillsboro's rich personality.

Responsiveness in Customer Service:

Offering fast, friendly, flexible and fair service.

Tradition of Reliability:

Valuing the stability and successes of our history.

Stewardship of the Public Trust:

Sound, resonable, honest and transparent resource management.

Leadership with Ethics and Integrity:

Ethical conduct and integrity as fundamentals of strong leadership.

Culture of Teamwork and Communication:

Valuing our colleagues and working in collaboration.

Emphasis on Innovation:

Creative and practical solutions.

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Learn more about the City of Hillsboro's Strategic Plan