The Marin County Department of Public Works is a diverse organization under direction of the Board of Supervisors whose Mission is to serve the people of Marin by providing a safe environment and enhanced quality of life through improvements to and maintenance of public infrastructure. The Department also provides timely and efficient service and support to other County departments and local agencies to assist them in achieving their goals.

County of Marin Sustainability Report 2007

Goals and Objectives

Improve departmental cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

• The department will seek out and find additional funding sources to accommodate existing and new public services.
• The department will attempt to improve the level of service to the public within existing and/or available funding.

Encourage and develop partnerships with other County departments and agencies.

• Continue to improve inter-departmental communications; and most importantly, to keep the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator advised of potentially controversial issues.
• Partner with private industry to maximize cost-effective solutions.

Promote employee development, participation, responsiveness and initiative.

• The department will encourage and improve employee training, sensitivity and awareness of departmental goals and public needs.