S-999 - 07/24/2001 - BOARD - OrdinancesORDINANCE 2001- BD -BOT -EX2 -S -999
AN ORDINANCE READOPTING
THE VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
WHEREAS, on August 8, 1995, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oa
approved Ordinance 95- BD -BOT -EX2 -S -826, believing that sound planning begins with an organ
statement of its vision and its mission, and
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nation's
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees revisit these vision and mission statements on
an annual basis in conjunction with the Board's consideration of annual objectives, most recently occurring
at the Committee -of- the -Whole meetings on May 21 and June 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the President and Board of Trustees deem adoption of the
statement of vision and statement of mission with an amendment set forth below to be in the best interests
of the Village; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1 • That the provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth are hereby adopted as
though fully set forth herein.
Section 2: That the President and Board of Trustees approve and adopt the Statement of Vision
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A ".
Section 3: That the President and Board of Trustees approve and adopt the Statement of Mission
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B"
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Section 4• That this ordinance is effective from and after its adoption and approval as provided by
PASSED THIS 24th day of July, 2001
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EXHIBIT A
Village of Oak Brook
Statement of Vision
Our shared vision for Oak Brook is a place of quality and natural
beauty that offers an excellent residential and business environment.
The principal elements of our vision;
• Beautiful, •safe and high - quality residential neighborhoods and
business districts,
• A prominent business center, home to major national and
international corporations, world -class shopping and an array I of
business, professional and personal services,
• An appropriate balance between residential and business land
uses,
• Vast open spaces and extensive cultural and recreational
facilities,
• A professional, responsive and responsible local government
acts with integrity and treats all citizens with respect,
• A strong sense of community,
combine to create an outstanding quality of life in Oak Brook.
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EXHIBIT B
Village of Oak Brook
Mission Statement
The mission of the Village of Oak Brook is to provide the commc,
with excellent local government services that meet the needs o
citizens and are delivered in a professional, responsive
responsible manner.
To achieve this mission, the Village will:
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• Strive to deliver high - quality municipal services in a cost - effective and fiscally
responsible manner, with courtesy, integrity and fairness; and with a view toward the
good of the entire community as well as the individual resident or corporate citizen.
• Continually evaluate the content and quality of Village programs and services.
• Engage in ongoing planning and development efforts designed to preserve and
enhance the value of property in the Village.
• Consult with and involve Oak Brook citizens in the Village's decision- making
processes through both formal and informal means including hearings, meetings,
surveys, advisory boards and commissions, task forces and committees.
• Seek to develop a Village staff that emulates, through its values and performance,
this mission and its tenets.
Village President and Board of Trustees
July 24, 2001