Mission
Coconino County is a land of vast and endless beauty, and home to many cultures.
With energy and enthusiasm, we commit to:
- Conscientiously serve our community and provide our citizens with accessible local government;
- Provide the most effective and efficient delivery of services;
- Be sensitive to the needs of ALL citizens in our changing world;
- Challenge, recognize and support our employees because they are the backbone of the County;
- Protect, preserve and care for our environment.
In our second century of public service, we envision our citizens and staff proud of their government and its accomplishments. We look forward to the future—confident that working together in an atmosphere of cooperation and trust, we will meet each new challenge with creativity and integrity.
Values
We are responsible and accountable to all, and our actions are guided by these core values:
- Honesty - Everything we say and do is based in truth.
- Respect - We value differences and treat everyone with kindness and civility.
- Integrity - We honor our commitments.
- Responsibility - We take ownership of our actions and their results.
- Community - We share goals, solve problems cooperatively, and promote a spirit of belonging within the organization.
Leadership Philosophy
Each employee has a shared responsibility for the leadership, management and outstanding performance of our organization.
To achieve excellence, we promote opportunities for self-development, encourage the use of each individual's talent, knowledge and creativity, and support recognition of achievement.
As a result, higher performance is achieved by dedicated colleagues who are interdependent with a common sense of purpose and a shared vision of success.
Vision
In partnership with our residents, Coconino County is a dynamic community connected by shared values of sustainability, cultural appreciation, environmental stewardship and a spirit of progressiveness. We are a strong, diverse organization that is flexible, responsive and innovative.
Strategic Priority Areas
In early 2008, the leadership of Coconino County developed the following six strategic priorities to focus our limited resources on those areas that will best position the County for the future.
- Community Vitality: Facilitating connections and engaging individuals to enrich the quality of life in Coconino County communities.
- Cultural and Natural Resources: Protecting the magnificent cultural and environmental treasures of the Coconino Plateau.
- Economic Development: Supporting the creation of a strong economy.
- Fiscal Health: Ensuring exceptional value for our residents through long-range fiscal planning and performance-based budgeting.
- Organizational Health: Providing the highest quality of service by fostering a culture that supports innovation and an investment in our people.
- Public Safety & Welfare: Ensuring safety and well being throughout Coconino County.