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TRANSPARENCY: free from pretense or deceit; characterized by visibility
or accessibility of appropriately disclosable information, especially concerning
business practices; forthcoming
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Be honest, accurate, and forthright in communication with each other and
the public we serve, while still respecting the need to maintain the privacy
and confidentiality of information and materials pursuant to the Kansas Open
Records Act and other applicable laws
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Be accessible and dependable in providing clear, concise, and complete
information that is appropriate at the time of the request
INTEGRITY: firm adherence to a strict moral or ethical code;
doing the right thing when no one is looking
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Hold ourselves and each other accountable in carrying out our
responsibility to protect the public interest
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Consistently act in ways that merit trust in our abilities and decisions
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Do not allow our personal or private interests to influence our roles as
public servants
QUALITY: producing or providing products or services of high
caliber or merit; marked by a concentrated expenditure of involvement, concern,
and commitment to excellence
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Be committed to improving ourselves and our organization through
personal growth and professional innovation
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Take pride in our ability to consistently deliver services to our
community efficiently and effectively
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Be competent and responsive to the changing needs of our community
STEWARDSHIP: the careful and responsible management or
supervision of something entrusted to one's care
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Earn and maintain trust by respecting the City’s
built environment, natural and economic resources
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Focus on a long-term vision in order to protect
and promote the greatest public good
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Be compassionate, loyal, and selfless in carrying
out our responsibilities as public servants
FAIRNESS/EQUALITY: marked by
impartiality and honesty; free from
self-interest, prejudice or favoritism; justice
according to natural law or right
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Respect those who may not share our background or
beliefs and value the benefits that result from considering everyone’s
opinion
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Treat each other fairly, considering how we would want to be treated
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