The City of Champaign’s Mission and Values

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESPONSIVE, CARING, COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY

THESE VALUES GUIDE OUR WORK

 

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  • We act in the best interests of the City
  • We behave in an ethical and legal manner
  • We are open and honest
  • We follow through on commitments
  • We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

  • We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities
  • We take initiative
  • We act to prevent and solve problems
  • We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions
  • We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

  • We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner
  • We actively listen and seek understanding
  • We provide a direct response
  • We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace
  • We are positive and cooperative
  • We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

  • We know and respect our roles and responsibilities
  • We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately
  • We define and agree upon the goals
  • We collaborate to achieve organizational goals
  • We help others accomplish their goals
  • We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

  • We take pride in our work
  • We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget
  • We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance
  • We learn from our mistakes
  • We innovate

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