STATEMENT OF VALUES

FOR THE TOWN OF CARY, NORTH CAROLINA

The quality of life and environment in the Town of Cary depends upon a partnership between the citizens, elected officials and Town employees. To protect and enhance the quality of life and environment of the Town, the Town of Cary will promote the following values:

1. Service is our only product. We value providing the best possible service and will consider the needs of all segments of the community in setting the priorities of the Town for services.

2. The Town values balanced growth because it leads to fiscal stability, which benefits all citizens. The Town will, therefore, endeavor to make decisions that provide the desired service levels, economic benefits and long-term solutions that promote balanced growth.

3. The Town will be cost conscious. As a local government, we are expected to spend tax dollars wisely and effectively for the benefit of all.

4. The Town will make and support good, sound public policy and uphold the values of the democratic process.

5. In the Town of Cary all citizens and employees will be treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

6. The Town of Cary will achieve and maintain excellence through a teamwork approach to problem solving.

7. The Town of Cary values new ideas and creative thinking and will continue to be in the forefront in the municipal field.

8. The Town values access to the public decision-making process by the citizens of Cary. Decisions made by the Town will be honest, ethical and fair.

9. We are committed to planning for the future and, therefore, value the provision of infrastructure and maintenance of the facilities within the Town of Cary.

10. Employees are the most important assets of Town government. The Town will, therefore, endeavor to attract and retain the best employees possible. The Town values personal and professional growth of all employees and will work to improve the quality of life of the employees and the community.

Adopted by Town Council February 23, 1989