{"id":500,"date":"2021-01-12T17:20:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T17:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/iamf\/?page_id=500"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:53:00","slug":"level-of-service-mission-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/iamf\/level-of-service\/level-of-service-mission-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Level of Service \/ Mission Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;none&#8221; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; horizontal_offset_phone=&#8221;&#8221; horizontal_offset_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;0px||0px|0px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||6px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Mission Statement<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A mission statement\u00a0generally\u00a0describes\u00a0the aims and values of a business\u00a0or organization.\u00a0An effective mission statement will serve as the foundation to communicate a water, stormwater,\u00a0or wastewater provider\u2019s critical purpose to its staff and the community. It helps a system shape how it perceives itself and what role it plays in the community. A mission statement is especially important in times of reduced budgets and other financial pressures because it is an effective way to assure the community that ratepayer money is being put to\u00a0good use.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mission statements can be challenging to write, and a range of stakeholders should be involved in the process, so the final product accurately reflects\u00a0the\u00a0utility\u2019s\u00a0operations.\u00a0Also, ensure that the mission statement aligns with the overall mission statement of the\u00a0city or town.\u00a0Larger water systems with distinct departments or programs (e.g., water, wastewater, stormwater) may consider having a mission statement for each department rather than a system-wide mission statement, especially if each department has its own goals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The mission statement guides the development of a system\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level of\u00a0Service goals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and a system\u2019s goals in turn\u00a0support\u00a0the mission statement. System staff should consistently publicize the mission statement both internally and externally to provide a clear and direct vision to the public. A system may even consider putting the mission statement on its vehicles or letterhead,\u00a0provided\u00a0it is clear and concise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Game<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Whose Mission Statement?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>B<span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\">elow<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>find mission statements from well-known, large companies in the United States.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\">Read the mission statement and see if you can guess which company the mission statement belongs to.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>While<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>guessing, notice that the mission statements are short and concise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65126714 BCX8\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>but also give insight into what the organization does or who the organization might serve. 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