As Mayor, I wanted to implement a Mission Statement for those of us who work here at Town Hall and serve you - the citizens and residents of the Town of McCormick; those Town Officials and employees being the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem, Town Council Members, the Administrator, Town Attorney, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, as well as the 22 employees of the Town.

Our Mission Statement, with its Core Values, is as follows:

"The Town of McCormick will provide quality services to all citizens equitably and in a responsive, efficient and caring manner. We value employees who exhibit moral values that stress the importance of treating co-workers and citizens with respect and fairness. Along with our Mission Statement, we have as our Core Values:

*****Honesty. The Town will conduct its business and its relations with the public in an open and truthful manner.*****

*****Accountability. The Town will be accountable to its citizens for decisions and actions taken by its employees. In addition, the Town will be financially accountable. It will provide responsible stewardship of the Town's assets and resources.*****

*****Respect. The Town will show respect of the environment, policies, rules, diversity and citizens; consider all points of view when resolving conflicts; treat everyone with courtesy and dignity; and demonstrate civility at all times.*****

*****Teamwork. The Town will work cooperatively with all municipal, county, state, federal, and non-profit organizations to build and maintain productive relations between them, the Town and citizens and residents of our community.*****

Along with these Core Values, we pledge to COMMUNICATE and provide LEADERSHIP effectively and equitably with our citizens, organizations and community at large as we try to develop and maintain a high quality of sustainable living with the town of McCormick."