[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Chautauqua as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-10-1997]
The mission of our Town is to provide residents,
nonresident property owners and all others whom we serve with the
most reliable, efficient and courteous services that we are responsible
for providing, and at the lowest tax rates achievable.
[Adopted 2-10-1997]
Our success as an organization will depend on
the ability of elected officials and employees to provide leadership
in meeting our responsibilities to all of our taxpayers, citizens
and all others whom we serve.
A.
We are convinced that our people are the keys to a
quality organization.
B.
We will require that the Town and its departments
be operated according to the laws of the United States, the State
of New York, County of Chautauqua and Town of Chautauqua.
C.
With the exception of those matters which require
confidentiality by law, we will insist on open and honest participation
and communication within our organization and throughout the community.
D.
We will strive to have a Town that is economically
healthy, safe and environmentally conscious.
E.
We will encourage a formal process of continuous improvement
by all employed and elected officials to better carry out their duties
and responsibilities.
F.
We will emphasize that service to all our constituents
and others whom we serve will be provided in a courteous and efficient
manner.
G.
We will strive to update our assessment rolls regularly
in order to provide the fairest basis for taxation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
H.
We will strive to have the lowest possible tax rate
achievable and still meet our legal responsibilities to our taxpayers.
I.
We will continually maintain and upgrade, where necessary,
our road system to meet or exceed accepted standards.
J.
We will continue to encourage a cooperative relationship
and shared services with the Village of Mayville and other municipalities.
K.
We will urge consolidation of governmental and Fire
District services where practical.
