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WHEREAS, in December
1990, Horry County Council approved and enacted Ordinance Number 60-90, creating
the Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Inc. (SWA) which is charged with the following
responsibilities:
To develop and implement
in all respects an adequate solid waste disposal and resource recovery/recycling
system for all residents, commercial and industrial operators within the County,
and such other entities as the Authority deems appropriate.
and;
WHEREAS, in keeping
with this mandate, the Executive Director of the SWA presented to the Board of
Directors a proposed "Organizational Statement, Goals and Objectives"
at a Workshop held on December 17, 1992, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors duly reviewed and discussed the "Organizational
Statement" and the various Goals as set forth; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting held on September 21, 1994, the Executive Director
recommended adoption of another Goal relating to "Regional Integrated Solid
Waste Management Policy". After due discussion, the Board of Directors approved
the recommended Goal, i.e., "To provide the leadership required to promote
regional integrated solid waste management planning", and the related Objectives
as set out more fully elsewhere in this Mission Statement. Now, therefore,
The Horry County Solid
Waste Authority, Inc. does hereby adopt the within "Mission Statement"
and the Goals and Objectives as set out in their entirety:
MISSION STATEMENT OF
HORRY COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, INC.
| To be an independent, innovative, responsive
organization that aggressively provides comprehensive, cost-effective solid waste
management in an environmentally sound manner, incorporating state-of-the-art
methods and technology, and educating the public on responsible waste management. |
GOAL: TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH INCORPORATE STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGIES
IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND EFFICIENTLY UTILIZE THE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM.
OBJECTIVES:
| Encourage development of
yard waste reduction and collection programs in order to divert this waste from
landfills. |
| Actively pursue markets for the sale
of recycled materials. |
| Develop construction and demolition
waste processing programs to avoid landfilling. |
| Develop and maintain programs to prevent
the unauthorized disposal of hazardous wastes. |
| Investigate incentives, including alternative
rate structures, to encourage recycling. |
| Explore concepts for easier handling
of tires and landclearing debris. |
| Participate in ongoing studies by industry
or government and contribute toward the private role for solid waste management. |
GOAL: TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC ON RESPONSIBLE WASTE MANAGEMENT, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SOURCE
REDUCTION, RE-USE, RECYCLING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.
OBJECTIVES:
| Develop educational curriculum and
information programs for presentation in school systems, civic organizations,
churches, and the broadcast media. |
| Develop and disseminate to small commercial
users and to the public procedures for proper disposal of selected problem items. |
| Actively promote source reduction and
recycling in the work place by developing policies that encourage these activities. |
| Promote the development and use of
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs. |
| Share knowledge and experience gained
by SWA and staff with others in the waste management industry. |
GOAL: TO DEVELOP AND
MAINTAIN AN ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WHICH FULLY SUPPORTS THE MISSIONS, GOALS, AND
OBJECTIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
OBJECTIVES:
| Provide necessary, appropriate,
and timely information to the Board of Directors to facilitate their decisionmaking
process. |
| Develop information systems
which provide management reports for the operating departments, the Executive
Director, and the Board of Directors. |
| Maintain a governmental
accounting system that presents fairly and with full disclosure the financial
position of Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Inc. |
| Develop, monitor, and manage
the financial resources of Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Inc., in a sound
and professional manner to ensure the maximum return on reserve funds, idle cash,
and daily receipts. |
GOAL: TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE
LIAISON AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH INDUSTRY, FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS
CONCERNED WITH SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
OBJECTIVES:
| Involve the community in the planning
process. |
| Maintain periodic personal contact
on a peer level with persons in federal, state, industry association, and commercial
activity. |
| Evaluate systems to provide collection
services. |
| Provide information helpful to local
governments in attracting industries that use recycled materials. |
| Cooperate with industry and local officials
in grant applications and project administration. |
GOAL: TO PROVIDE ATTRACTIVE
AND WELL-MAINTAINED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE WASTE DISPOSAL
SERVICES PROMPTLY TO USERS, TO ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE SERVICE
AREA, AND TO INSTILL PRIDE IN HCSWA.
OBJECTIVES:
| Evaluate all available equipment and
alternative programs to assure SWA operates the most cost-efficient programs available. |
| Prepare equipment and vehicle procurement
specifications which meet the operational needs and reflect the public image of
SWA. |
| Emphasize maintenance, cleanliness,
and appearance of vehicles, equipment, and facilities. |
| Continue to explore short and long-range
options for additional landfill capability. |
| Establish an Equipment Replacement
Program from operating revenues that maximizes use of equipment without excessive
downtime. |
| Maintain daily cover at Landfill to
minimize odor problems. |
GOAL: TO CONTINUE TO
EMPLOY, TRAIN, AND RETAIN A HIGHLY COMPETENT WORK FORCE CONSISTENT WITH SOUND
PERSONNEL PRACTICES AND LAWS.
OBJECTIVES:
| Develop the SWA Personnel Manual. |
| Continue the development of programs
that provide employee training experience to encourage career growth (development)
and promotion. |
| Periodically evaluate the job descriptions
for each position to assure maximum use of all personnel resources. |
| Maintain a merit-pay system that compares
favorably with salaries paid by other well-managed organizations for like work
by establishing and maintaining competitive compensation packages. |
| Stimulate individual growth and maximum
contribution, as well as development and promotional opportunities, through the
administration of a Performance Evaluation Program that compensates employees
for their performance. |
| Administer a Benefits Program which
provides the employee with reasonable protection from life’s emergencies
and disasters. |
| Provide a work environment for employees
that is conducive to the successful completion of their work assignments. |
GOAL: TO PROVIDE THE
LEADERSHIP REQUIRED TO PROMOTE REGIONAL INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLANNING.
OBJECTIVES:
| Develop an intergovernmental agreement
setting forth specific areas of possible multi-county cooperation and secure commitments
from other jurisdictions. |
| Encourage the development of a Regional
Solid Waste Management Plan. |
| Promote routine intergovernmental meetings
to foster continuing cooperation and interest in regional solid waste management
planning. |
| Encourage regional application for
utilization of all available grant funds. |
This Mission Statement
and Goals and Objectives shall be reviewed periodically and amended according
to recommendations of the Executive Director and approval by the Board of Directors.
Approved and Executed
on October 25, 1994.
HORRY COUNTY SOLID WASTE
AUTHORITY, INC.
C. Collin Hucks, Chairman
ATTEST:
Louis J. Finkle, Secretary
Ruth D. Bell
James C. Benton, Jr.
Albert G. Hayward
W. Eldred Johnson
William G. Nagel
Amendment to Mission Statement Approved
on
September 21, 1994; Mission Statement
as amended
Adopted on October 25, 1994
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