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MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the organization [Utah Prosecution Council and the Statewide Association of Public Attorneys using their combined efforts] is to effectively and accurately represent and advocate the interests of public attorneys; to enhance and facilitate communication and coordination within the organization and with other entities; to provide quality, relevant training through full participation of all members with an exchange of information and experience; to coordinate programs among public attorneys to assist all members to better perform their duties.

GOALS ADOPTED IN FURTHERANCE OF THE MISSION STATEMENT

A. To be respected
Action Steps

• Strive to deliver a “quality product”
• Prosecutors’ offices should be staffed with experienced and well-trained staff members who receive appropriate compensation
• “Pick our battles” and pursue a consistent, statewide approach
• Take a more active part in the Utah State Bar

B. Facilitate communication
Action Steps

• Establish and maintain a brief bank; issue position papers stating the members’ positions on issues of concern to public attorneys; organize and maintain an ordinance and forms bank
• Create a computer network linking all offices
• Implement regional exchanges of information and assistance
• Facilitate professional and social interaction between public attorneys

C. Accurately and adequately represent and express the views of the members
Action Steps

• Actively pursue the legislative aims of the members; regularly meet with regional representatives chosen by members in the various regions of the state; disseminate position papers to other agencies, the press and the public; poll members from time to time to accurately determine their positions on various topics (consensus)
• Meet regularly with other law enforcement organizations; be proactive relative to other organizations–actively approaching them for purposes of establishing common grounds; join and associate with other organizations and groups
• Sponsor an annual legislative forum where public attorneys and associated public agencies can formulate a coordinated legislative strategy

D. Facilitate appropriate and timely training
Action Steps

• Actively seek out and use highly qualified training presenters
• Maintain the present “no tuition” policy at training conferences
• Organize regional training, thereby reducing members’ travel costs and time away from the office
• Do a training needs assessment of the members
• Require meaningful handouts from presenters

E. Facilitate member participation
Action Steps

• Positions to be decided by a vote of all members
• Pursue regular contact with less active members by officers, staff and by active members, thereby encouraging full participation by all members
• Ask members to serve on ad hoc committees
• Provide for and actively seek involvement from deputies and assistants
• Provide for regular rotation of leadership