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Mission Statement
 
    Mission
    The UTC protects consumers by ensuring that utility and transportation services are fairly priced, available, reliable and safe.
    Values
    Making a Difference
    We play a vital role in the lives of our state’s citizens. With a small staff and budget we provide guidance and structure to key industries in our state. We ensure consumers are treated fairly; essential services are available and fairly priced; and companies provide services in a manner that is safe to people and property. The importance of our work and the service we provide is a source of intense pride for each of us.

    Working Together
    We willingly share our knowledge, experience and insights. We actively search out different perspectives and value the richness this brings to our work. We strive to create an environment that prizes collaboration, information sharing and innovation.

    Challenging Work
    The commission is moving in new directions and our work challenges us. We realize our full potential by developing our professional knowledge and skills. We do this by taking on new assignments and through a variety of supportive learning experiences. Work challenges and professional growth are sources of fulfillment for each of us.

    A Caring Climate
    Each of us fosters a caring climate. We value a balance between work and personal demands. We brighten the lives of our colleagues. We go out of our way to be helpful and take time to laugh and to celebrate important life events.

    We are Valued
    Each of us, no matter where we work, contribute to the UTC’s success. We recognize and thank others for their contributions and celebrate their achievements. We encourage varied work experiences; provide opportunities for promotion; and seek to creatively recognize exceptional performance.

    Dedicated and Talented People
    We are highly skilled and passionate about our work. We visualize creative solutions. We take responsibility to ensure our organizational goals are met. We actively nurture these qualities in ourselves and each other. Our dedication, creativity and fierce work ethic make the commission known throughout the nation as “a cut above the rest.”

    A Trusting Environment
    We encourage each other to act with initiative and responsibility and to be creative in our work. We trust each other to take risks, to learn from missteps, and to build on our successes. By following this path, we maximize the value of employees for the agency and the value of the agency for employees.
    Strategic Goals
    • Protect life and property
    • Support strong, stable industries
    • Use public resources efficiently
    • Protect consumers from poor service and unfair rates
    • Develop, recruit, retain, and value a high quality, diverse workforce
    • Promote environmentally responsible energy production and services
      2009 - 2011 Strategic Plan

      UTC Strategic Plan 2009-11.pdf

      Past Strategic Plans

      Strategic Plan 2007-09.pdf2003 Strategic Plan - Final.pdf 1998 to 2002 Strategic Plan.pdf

     

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