VCOG, Inc. Mission & Values

Mission Statement

Volusia Council of Governments (VCOG) is a non-for-profit organization of, by and for local governments, and is established to assist local governments in: planning for common needs, addressing issues of common concerns, cooperating for mutual benefit, and participating in intergovernmental coordination for improving the quality of life in Volusia County.

Values 

• We believe we are to be the catalyst for building consensus from diverse viewpoints and maximizing regional unity. 

• We believe our purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments, and help them capitalize on regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions.  

• We enable local governments to do together what they are not individually empowered to do -- that is, to work in concert on issues and problems which originate outside their boundaries or which extend over many separate jurisdictions.  

• We recognize local governments, which are closest to the people, should exercise the basic initiative and leadership and have the primary responsibility for dealing with those problems and needs which require action on an area wide or regional basis.   

• We recognize that our members are best served by our ability to anticipate the consequences of dynamic change. We help local governments find innovative solutions to both existing and future challenges facing Volusia County, including exploring funding options.
  

• We maintain the highest standards of professional integrity in providing competent, technically sound products and services. Honesty and impartiality are minimum standards for all our dealings with our members, the general public, other agencies, and each other.  

• We believe in valuing our employees and we respect both individual excellence and dedicated teamwork. We support the principles of professional development, and fair and consistent personnel practices.