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~ s ' <br /> r, <br /> N A C o National Association of Counties <br /> National Association of Counties <br /> Statement of Values <br /> Tt?e National Association of Counties recognizes that economic opportunity, <br /> environmental integrity, and societal equity are the foundation upon which counties can <br /> build a better quality of life for its citizens. As locally elected representatives, county <br /> officials have a significant responsibility to provide leadership which will seek <br /> community based solutions to stmngthen their own counties. NACo supports the <br /> following values which can lead to development of sustainable communities: <br /> • Economic vitality is crucial to the health of every community <br /> • Natural scenic, cultural, and historic resources are important <br /> community assets <br /> • Choices should be made to accommodate economic development while <br /> preserving vital natural environmental systems. <br /> • The process of arriving at a community vision should be open and <br /> lnelusive and reflect the diverse population of the community. <br /> • Because communities and their surrounding areas are interdependent, <br /> there is a need for collaborative approaches to problem solving. <br /> • Sr{fe, healthy, and clean communities are necessary to ensure a high <br /> quality of life for their citizens <br /> • Community stability and social well being go hand in hand <br /> ' Adopted by the NACo Board of <br /> Directors and membership <br /> July 15, 1997 <br /> aw AM So•ec rVW <br /> w,~:~oroaocamr~rso <br /> <br /> ~ ~ <br /> ra ti17/.IA1~Ia7n <br /> <br />