Our Vision
Barcoo Shire: Where people, lifestyle, business and the natural environment flourish.
Our Mission
To provide quality lifestyles for the people of our shire by:
- Committing to the objectives of our corporate planSupporting our communities
- Embracing innovation
- Creating and taking advantage of opportunities
- Being a leader in local government and our region.
Our Priorities
In carrying out our mission, our priorities are:
- Our people
- Our children's future
- The wellbeing and growth of our communities
- The responsible and sustainable development of our shire
- The uniqueness of our shire and the individuality of our towns
- The integrity of our natural assets
- Out cultural, social and natural history
- Education and skills development
- Responsible governance
- Regional cooperation
Our Values
How we accomplish our mission is as important as our mission itself. Fundamental to achieving success are the following core values:
- Quality service: We value integrity and transparency.
- Excellence: We value the pursuit of excellence by our management and staff.
- Innovation: We value creativity and innovation as a way of improving our service.
- Culture: We value maintaining a positive and respectful culture through the way our elected members, staff and community work together.
- Accountability: We value the importance of being accountable to our community and to the individuals who access our services, programs and facilities.
- Transparency: We value openness in our dealings and consultation with our community.