Guiding Principles

To the left you will find links to the Guiding Principles White County has established as we seek to serve the citizens of White County. Following is an explanation of the purpose of each section.

 

Mission Statement

  • Defines an organization’s purpose/reason for being.
  • Serves as a guide for the day-to-day operations of the organization.
  • Motivates employees toward a common near-to-medium term goal.

Core Values

  • Highlights an organization’s core principles and philosophical ideals; what we stand for.
  • Guides the decisions and behaviors of the people inside the organization.
  • Signals to external stakeholders what’s important to the organization.

Vision Statement

  • Describes the future of the organization.
  • Reveals what the company aspires to be or hopes to achieve in the long-term.
  • Inspires and motivates, but also provide clear direction, mapping out where the organization is headed.

Strategic Priorities

  • Determines the necessary goals, priorities, and action strategies to achieve that vision.