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❑ Work cohesively on behalf of community <br /> ❑ Speak for those without a voice <br /> 6. Hold ourselves accountable for results <br /> ❑ Determine core values and functions <br /> ❑ Consistently test local laws and policies against the board's central <br /> purpose, changing those laws and policies as necessary <br /> Critical outcomes for which the board is responsible: <br /> 1. Financial health of county <br /> ❑ Economic vitality of the community <br /> ❑ School funding in relation to other county needs <br /> ❑ Approve the county budget <br /> 2. Quality of life <br /> ❑ Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of citizens <br /> 3. Community values <br /> ❑ Citizens feel BOCC decisions reflect general community value and <br /> goals <br /> ❑ Balance equity/social justice/environmental policy <br /> 5. Govern <br /> ❑ Make decisions understandable for others <br /> ❑ Set policy and tone of governance <br /> ❑ Maintain the perception that we are all working together-towns <br /> and BOCC-for common goals <br /> 6. Ensure education and judicial systems <br /> 7. Land use/environmental protection <br /> ❑ Preserve and protect <br /> ❑ Make sure there is sound comprehensive land use plan and policies <br /> in place and that we follow them <br /> 8. Sustainability <br /> ❑ Create a sustainable community <br /> ❑ Develop economically sustainable budget plans for short and long- <br /> term futures <br /> Questions about how business gets done in the county (e.g., how items get on <br /> the meeting or work session agendas, handling citizen comments): <br /> 1. Managing board meetings <br /> 4 <br />