COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD

VIRGINIA

Employee/Employer Expectations

November 2020

 At Prince Edward County we strive to foster a work environment that brings out the best in the individual employee, helps emphasize the importance of staying focused on the project or issue faced by the County, and maintains a team-oriented approach to solving problems.  The following are lists of what we expect of you as employees of Prince Edward County and what you can expect of me as your County Administrator.  The hope is that EVERY employee will keep these expectations in mind EVERY day in the performance of his or her duties.

What I expect of you as an employee:

• To work in the interests of the County, not the individual
• To be truthful
• To support the decision of the team as one’s own
• To make each citizen’s visit to County offices a pleasant, informative experience
• To be ready to work at your assigned time
• To treat others (employees and non-employees) as you wish to be treated – with respect, professionalism, and integrity
• To ask questions as needed
• To take accountability for your own actions.Be aware that your actions are a direct reflection on the County – including oral, written, and electronic communications

What you can expect of me as the County Administrator:

• To foster a work environment that employees appreciate and respect
• To set a positive example
• To strive to provide opportunities for employees to grow individually and professionally
• To listen and answer questions as needed
• To be empathetic
• To be willing to listen to new ideas and encourage employee participation whenever possible
• To accept responsibility
• To maintain transparency at all times

We thank you for your commitment to these expectations. 

Douglas P. Stanley, AICP, ICMA-CM

County Administrator