R – Respect
- Showing consideration or regard for an individual or institution.
- Recognizing all people on their merits
- Being inclusive and appreciative.
- Celebrating individual differences.
- Welcoming and encouraging open dialogue.
I – Integrity
- Demonstrating sound moral and ethical principles.
- Being self-aware, accountable, responsible, trustworthy, dependable, and truthful.
- Making decisions that reflect the highest standards of proper stewardship and accountability of resources.
- Owning up to mistakes and learning from them.
T – Teamwork
- Working in full cooperation, and mutual support, that inspires trust and respect to achieve a common goal.
- Creating a spirit of service.
- Considering that each team member plays a role in achieving our mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
- Finding opportunities to commend and encourage other team members.
E – Excellence
- Being accountable for our actions.
- Delivering every product and service of city government in an outstanding manner.
- Developing a quality workforce.
- Showing pride in our effort and the community in which we live and work.