Phone: (252) 728-2141
Fax: (252) 728-3982
Address: 701 Front Street, Beaufort NC 28516
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
MISSION, STRATEGIC PRIORITIES & CORE VALUES
The Town of Beaufort aims to foster a scenic and welcoming coastal community that enhances the well-being and prosperity of our citizens, celebrates our diverse culture and heritage, and preserves our natural and historic resources.
Strategic Priorities
Infrastructure
Public Safety & Welfare
Citizen Engagement
Parks, Recreation & Outdoors
Economic Development
Sense of Place
Core Values
Leadership At All Levels
We are an organization that encourages initiative and innovation, and strives for continuous improvement. We are committed to open and transparent communications, both internally and externally. We confront each decision with a solutions-driven approach based on thorough information gathering and openness to diverse ideas and opinions. We believe in leading by example.
Exemplary Service
As public service professionals, we believe it is our duty to provide responsive, friendly and efficient service to our citizens and visitors. We are dedicated to resolving conflicts, overcoming obstacles and removing barriers.
Employee Engagement
We believe in advancing an organizational culture rooted in mutual respect that values our employees’ well-being, growth, and development, and encourages their success. We view our employees as essential partners in pursuit of our organizational mission.
Fiscal Responsibility
As the financial stewards of the Town, we make well-informed, cost-effective and responsible financial decisions. When deliberating any expense or project, we identify and secure adequate funding resources, contemplate potential cost-saving measures, and consider the possible impact on future financial stability.
Strong Partnerships
We value our relationships with surrounding government entities, especially the neighboring Town of Morehead City and Carteret County as a whole, and believe in being a strong collaborative partner. We are committed to communicating openly and often, contributing to joint undertakings, and actively seeking out mutually beneficial opportunities. We also believe in entering into public, institutional, and nonprofit partnerships that positively impact our community.
The Value of Diversity
We regard diversity as an invaluable attribute of our community and our organization. We embrace diversity, as differences in experience, opinion and background are vital to our decision-making process.