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The following statements were approved by Rutland County Council at a meeting on 2 September 1999 as the values and aspirations underlying its work.
A RESPONSIBLE COUNCIL:-
providing services efficiently, effectively and in response to community needs
collecting and spending public money responsibly and prudently
demonstrating the highest standards of probity, professionalism and legality
acting as a good employer, valuing, supporting and developing staff
AN ENABLING COUNCIL:-
securing services that provide the best value in terms of quality, accountability and cost
forming partnerships with the statutory, voluntary and business sectors to extend the range and quality of services available
providing the impetus and co-ordination for activities which enhance life for individuals and the community
AN UNDERSTANDING COUNCIL:-
listening to and responding to the wishes of the community
communicating with and informing the whole community promptly, regularly and widely
employing staff and contractors who treat the public with courtesy and compassion, guiding individuals and groups sympathetically towards helpful solutions and looking beyond their immediate departmental responsibilities paying particular regard for the needs of the disadvantaged
A COMMUNITY LED COUNCIL:-
involving the people of Rutland in the formulation of the Council’s policies and service standards, and in monitoring performance
promoting interest and encouraging participation by all sections of the community in the local democratic process
AN OUTWARD-LOOKING COUNCIL:-
seeking locally, regionally, nationally and within Europe moral, material and financial support for Rutland, its people, environment and well-being as a sparsely populated rural area with special concerns
Rutland County Council respects the political views of Rutland people and Councillors. The majority of its members do not belong to formal political groups and externally present an all-Rutland case on all issues. |
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