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About the council

VISION

Council will develop Communities that provide a broad range of safety focussed services to all current and potential population groups.

Council will develop rural services that ensure the Communities agricultural base is given every opportunity to maximise its potential.

Council will enhance and promote local cultural heritage assets and services, that encourage visitors and residents to enjoy the Shire's scenic and heritage attributes, in an endeavour to create economic benefit for the community.

Council will develop an organisation that is safe, cost effective, operationally efficient, environmentally sensitive and community responsive.

MISSION

"Big enough to serve, small enough to care."

Whilst leading the Community, Council will ensure that it adopts a consultative role that allows all community needs to be identified and properly considered in Council's Forward Planning processes.

STATEMENT OF VALUES

For Our Community

Council will seek to provide the necessary services to enhance the quality of life of all residents and to ensure that no rural producer is disadvantaged by inadequate services. Council will strive to ensure that all communities are treated on an equal basis.

For Our Staff

Council will create an atmosphere which embodies the principles of honesty and frankness. It will encourage a forum based on openness, common sense and innovation.

For Our Councillors

All Councillors will be treated on an equal basis and given due respect as Elected Representatives of the Community. They will be provided with accurate and timely advice in order that they can make appropriate decisions for the betterment of the Community.

© 2008 Coolamon Shire Council
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