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COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL South Cariboo Community Health Council VISION, MISSION, VALUES The Community Health Council developed its first Mission Statement as part of the Community Health Plan for its official designation on December 14, 1994. The current Vision, Mission, Values and Principles, adopted by the Community Health Council, are guiding statements that are in keeping with the Ministry of Health's Better Teamwork, Better Care initiative. I. Definition of Community The term "community" means an area of British Columbia designated under Section 6 of the Health Authorities Act . Therefore, within this document "community" means the area within the designated boundaries of the Community Health Council as detailed in Section 1 - Mandate/Membership. II. Vision A healthy community provided with quality, accessible and affordable health care. (Adopted: April 29, 1996) III. Mission The Community Health Council, through broad representation and consultation, will plan and govern a continuum of health services that will address individual needs and will promote and develop a healthy community. (Adopted: April 29, 1996) IV. Values and Principles (Adopted: April 29, 1996) V. Emblem In August 1995, a community-wide contest was held to acquire an emblem to represent the Community Health Council. The following design was chosen to represent the Council in keeping with its Vision and Mission Statement: (Adopted: October 5, 1995) The three shades of trees represent: |