Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council
Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council
Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council
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<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Our Principles and Values<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> is committed to being a professional, friendly and ethical organisation that consults<br />
with and listens to the community. We pride ourselves on bringing the following principles and values<br />
alive in our daily activities.<br />
Leadership<br />
We provide effective direction and leadership to meet the needs and aspirations of the community.<br />
Integrity<br />
We promote honesty and make decisions based on sound ethical principles.<br />
We are conscious of acting in the public interest.<br />
Openness<br />
We value community input and participation.<br />
We are committed to staff input into decision making in line with the principles of industrial democracy.<br />
Equity<br />
We provide services and facilities on an equitable basis to all sections of our community, including<br />
those with special needs.<br />
Opportunities are also provided on an equitable basis to our staff.<br />
Service<br />
We have a strong sense of providing a public service and maintaining adequate staff levels to do so.<br />
We provide our services with a helpful and courteous attitude.<br />
Accountability<br />
We take responsibility for our decisions.<br />
We care about our people and strive to work safely at all time.<br />
We strive to achieve our objectives in a timely and cost effective way.<br />
We encourage innovation and a ‘solutions’ approach to difficulties.<br />
Cooperation<br />
We cooperate wherever possible with internal, external and regional customers and partners to assist<br />
us in achieving our goals.<br />
We value a team approach.<br />
Communication<br />
We communicate and consult with the community regularly and openly, including informing them about<br />
our services and how they can be accessed.<br />
Improvement<br />
We continually review and improve our organisation and the way we provide services.<br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>