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Sudbury Select Board posts mission statement and values; last amended Oct. 25, 2022
Summary
The Select Board of the Town of Sudbury published its mission statement, first adopted May 10, 2000 and amended multiple times through Oct. 25, 2022, laying out priorities including equity, public health and fiscal responsibility.
The Select Board of the Town of Sudbury presented its mission statement and values, first adopted May 10, 2000 and most recently amended and reaffirmed on Oct. 25, 2022, that set the board's broad policy priorities for town governance.
The document opens by defining the Select Board "as the chief policy making body for the Town of Sudbury" and states the board will "maximize and ensure the quality of life and well-being of Sudbury residents, today and in the future," while relying on town administration, volunteers, residents and other stakeholders to implement its policies. The board's text, as provided in the transcript under the heading "TOWN OF SUDBURY," frames the mission as guiding strategic direction, appointments, policy-setting and goal development.
The values section lists the Select Board's priorities to: protect and enhance staff professionalism; foster respectful civic engagement and transparency; promote equity, inclusion and belonging; pursue long-term capital management and strategic planning; protect educational excellence; ensure equitable access to town facilities, programs and services; protect public health and safety; protect fiscal health and financial stability; preserve the town's sense of place; encourage diverse housing options across ages and incomes; promote transportation choices including bicycle and pedestrian alternatives; and enhance environmental resources and sustainability. These items are presented in the transcript as the board's enumerated values.
The document records that the mission statement was "first adopted by the Board of Selectmen May 10, 2000" and was amended and reaffirmed on May 23, 2002; June 1, 2004; June 10, 2005; and Oct. 25, 2022. The transcript attributes these dates to the same Select Board document.
The Select Board's mission and values statement serves as a governance guide rather than a single action item; the transcript does not record any votes, motions or new directives tied to the text. The statement emphasizes reliance on town staff and community stakeholders for implementation and is presented as the organizing policy framework the board uses when setting strategy and appointing boards and committees.
