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Mission, Guiding Principles, Goals & Policies
Guiding Principles
The Department of Environmental Services will carry out its mission in partnership with the public, businesses, government, environmental community, and many other organizations by:
- Promoting mutual respect and effective, straightforward communications, within and outside of the agency.
- Providing timely and consistent responses to all customers.
- Encouraging meaningful opportunities for public participation in meeting its responsibilities.
- Integrating environmental quality, public health and safety, and economic vitality, and considering the concerns and aspirations of all citizens, while pursuing its responsibilities under the law.
- Striving for high levels of effectiveness in all operations based on a commitment to continuous improvement and an openness to innovative approaches.
- Facilitating scientifically and technically sound, cost effective, and environmentally appropriate solutions.
- Leading the state government's environmental and sustainability initiatives.
- Considering the long-term, cumulative, and cross-media effects of its policies, programs, and decisions.
- Fostering environmental awareness and stewardship through education, outreach, and assistance.
- Affording fair and equitable treatment of all New Hampshire citizens in the implementation of federal and state environmental laws, rules, programs, and policies, and in the management of the agency.
- Maintaining a work environment that attracts and retains the most dedicated and talented staff.
- Minimizing environmental and human health risks to the greatest extent possible, especially for our most vulnerable populations.
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Updated: January 21, 2003
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