• Refine our financial policies and practices to reflect better the complexities of our service area and ensure our long-term financial stability; • Enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of District infrastructure; • Sustain potable and recycled water treatment, storage, and distribution systems to meet the current and future needs of the communities we serve and to respond to emerging regulations; • Sustain wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems to meet the current and future needs of the communities we serve and to respond to emerging regulations; • Design, operate, and maintain our systems and develop programs to do our part in protecting the environment; • Maximize available water supplies for our customers by expanding recycled water and water conservation programs; • Secure sufficient and reliable additional water supplies to meet current and future needs; • Sustain a high performing, highly qualified, flexible, motivated, innovative, and responsive workforce to assure an adaptable organization; and,
• Enhance our public information and outreach methods to connect better with the communities we serve.
When making policy-level decisions, if the answer to the following set of questions is “yes,” then that direction embraces the District’s core values.
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Does it reflect our strong commitment to public health and the environment?
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Will it support a high performing and highly qualified workforce and an adaptable organization?
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Will it support the need to provide reliable water supplies or wastewater capacity now and in the future?
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Does it reflect our commitment to delivering value to our customers and ensuring long term financial stability?
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Does it enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of water or wastewater infrastructure or services?
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Does it treat others with respect and honesty?
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Will it support high quality customer service and effective public outreach?