Clark County’s Guiding Values & Principles

Accountability

Accepting personal responsibility for one's conduct and obligations; upholding the public trust through ethical behavior and the fiscally responsible administration of  resources
 

Excellence

Building an organizational culture which encourages all to excel; demonstrating a superior commitment to public service; genuinely understanding and working to exceed expectations; eager to improve on a continuous basis; influencing others toward a spirit of service and meaningful contributions
 

Innovation

Freedom to creatively formulate new concepts, approaches, and methodologies; continuously learning by seeking out and encouraging others to pursue venues for gaining knowledge through education, training, feedback, and other learning opportunities
 

Integrity

Honesty; doing the right thing for the right reason; trustworthy 
 

Open and Inclusive Government

Taking personal responsibility for including others in decision-making processes; valuing and considering the perspectives of others; facilitating cooperative working relationships within the organization and the community; actively encouraging citizens to access and participate in governmental processes
 

Respect

Dignity; caring about feelings; concern and acceptance for others; openness to other viewpoints; commitment to understanding and embracing our many individual differences