MISSION

To improve the quality of life for Richland County constituents through outreach, mediation, advocacy, strategic programming, and education.

VISION

Creating community, improving lives, and moving to excellence.

ROLE

• Develop productive relationships with community partners throughout the County.
• Engage and involve the public in policies and practices that directly impact communities.
• Measure impact of initiatives through surveys, reports, and involvement.
• Effectively communicate accurate and essential information to all audiences in conjunction with the Public Information Office and other County departments.
• Serve as an outlet between the County and its constituents, customers, and partners.
• Help satisfy unresolved issues and work to continuously improve public involvement in the government process.

CONSTITUENT GROUPS

• Elected officials and local municipalities
• Individual voters
• Residential communities and homeowner associations (HOAs)
• Business community
• Higher education
• Other county organizations (K-12 schools, churches, millage and ordinance agencies, etc.)