Core Values

Mission
Perth East is a family-oriented rural township of exceptional diversity. Our tight-knit and supportive community embraces small-town living, while remaining close to essential services and amenities.
Vision

Perth East aspires to retain the rural lifestyle, small-town feel and tight-knit community that it celebrates today. The township strives to sustain its agricultural heritage, encourage value-added businesses and promote responsible growth of the community.

Community Values

Community Values highlighted during the strategic planning engagement process are:

Pride
We are proud of our community, and its strong sense of familiarity, belonging and feeling of home.
Diversity
We enjoy a broad and diverse culture, and are welcoming and respectful of the diverse groups that make up our community.
Supportive
Community service is a fundamental value, and we value and appreciate the extensive and strong volunteer base that contributes to the life of our community.
Safety
We are a safe, clean and quiet community where people feel comfortable raising a family.
Helpful
We are a kind and caring community where people go out of their way to help and support each other.
Affordable
We are an affordable community where people are able to enjoy a strong quality of life.
Rural
We are a rural, agricultural community where farming is ingrained into the fabric of how we are.
Quiet
We are a quiet, peaceful community where residents are able to enjoy uncrowded spaces and serene landscapes.

Corporate Values

Corporate values highlighted during the strategic planning process are:

Progressive
We are a forward-thinking and progressive municipality that seeks to create the best possible future for our community.
Service-Oriented
Our staff are dedicated and proud to support the community, and strive to deliver exceptional customer service.
Caring
We are a small municipality where people serve people, and residents receive individual attention to their needs.
Fiscally Responsible
We are fiscally responsible and prudent with our resources, and work to manage the cost of our services as much as possible.
Collaborative
We work well together, support each other, and are open to working with other municipalities to meet the needs of the community.
Enthusiastic
We value our colleagues, genuinely care about them, and go out of our way to help when help is needed.
Customer Service