Resolution 03-027 Establishing General Policy of Core Beliefs Spokane
.000.1rWley
RESOLUTION NO. 03-027
GENERAL POLICY RESOLUTION OF CORE BELIEFS
A RESOLUTION OF THE NEW CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ESTABLISHING A
GENERAL POLICY RESOLUTION EMANATING FROM THE CORE BELIEFS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY AND SETTING FORTH DUTIES OF BOTH
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO HELP GUIDE
LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE DECISIONS TOWARD E FFECTIVE,
RESPONSIVE, AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, as the elective legislative
body; is charged with promulgating Ordinances and Resolutions which become the law of the
city; and
WHEREAS, such Ordinances and Resolutions must provide enforceable provisions
subordinate to, and in harmony with, all other applicable federal and state statutes and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a clear set of general policy guidelines
for the conduct of city government;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley does hereby
affirm and resolve that the following core beliefs shall serve as guidelines for the conduct of
affairs by all branches of Spokane Valley City Government.
Section 1. We believe that Spokane Valley should be a visionary city encouraging its
citizens and their government to look to the future beyond the present generation
and to bring such ideas to public discussion and to enhance a sense of community
identity.
Section 2. We believe that the elected body decision making is the only lawful and effective
way to conduct the public's legislative business and that careful observance of a
clear set of Governence Coordination rules of procedure can best enhance public
participation and decision making.
Section 3. We believe in the City Council as policy leaders of the City. One or more City
Council members are encouraged to take the lead, where practical, in sponsoring
Ordinances or Resolutions excepting quasi-judicial or other public hearings and
the statutory duties of the City Manager as set forth in RCW 35A.13.020.
48
Governance Coordination Manual Adopted May 13th 2003
•
sokane
.000 Valley
Section 4. We believe in hearing the public view. We affirm that members of the public
should be encouraged to speak and be heard through reasonable rules of
procedure when the public business is being considered thus giving elected
officials the broadest perspectives from which to make decisions.
Section 5. We believe that the City of Spokane Valley's governance should be known as
"user friendly", and that governance practices and general operations should
consider how citizens will be served in the most responsive, effective and
courteous manner.
Section 6. We believe that the economic and commercial job base of the community should
be preserved and encouraged to grow as an alternative to increasing property
taxes. We believe it imperative to have an expanded and diverse economic base,
Section 7. We solicit the City Manager's support in conducting the affairs of the city with
due regard for:
(a) Promoting mutual respect between the Citizens, City staff and the City
Council by creating the organizational team work necessary for effective,
responsive and open government.
(b) Providing the City Council and public reasonable advance notice when
issues are to be brought forward for discussion.
(c) Establishing and maintaining a formal city-wide customer service program
with emphasis on timely response, a user-friendly atmosphere, and an
attitude of facilitation and accommodation within the bounds of
responsibility, integrity, and financial capability of the city, including
organizational and job description documents while pursuing "best
practices" in customer service.
(d) Seeking creative ways to contain or impede the rising cost of
governmental services, including examination of private sector
alternatives in lieu of governmentally provided services.
(e) Providing a data base of future projects and dreams for the new City of
Spokane Valley so that good ideas from its citizens and leaders are not lost
and the status of projects can be readily determined.
49
Governance Coordination Manual Adopted May 13i4 2003
Saikame
4.0j Valley
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley at a regular meeting
on May 13th, 2003.
"R/ /i1N/!
suiri
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
C=2&-11-, 1214.4.1-6-A-1 .
City Clerk �� ttor IF
50
Governance Coordination Manual Adopted May 13th 2003