Our commitment to Bold Future

During 2007-08, Gold Coast residents helped draft a blueprint for the city’s next 30 years, by sharing their vision for the future.

As part of the development of the city’s Bold Future, a city vision and a set of principles were developed to guide planning and decision-making for the city. These have been adopted by Gold Coast City Council.

Our Mission

Leading the way towards a bold future that can sustain growth and economic development while retaining a lifestyle that is uniquely 'Gold Coast'.

Our Values

Our strategic decisions and day-to-day activities will be guided by the following organisational values:

  • commitment, pride and passion for our city
  • working as one team with one vision
  • 360 degree trust
  • respect for each other
  • getting the job done right

Our Principles

As a Council, we will demonstrate our commitment to a Bold Future for our city, by seeking to adhere to the following set of principles:

Responsible Decisions

  • Ensure balanced and transparent decisions, shaped by an informed and engaged community
  • Openly monitor, evaluate and improve through adaptive management of our vision
  • Consider whole of life costs to ensure value for money and affordability

Responsible Leadership

  • Commit to and support bold, responsible and visionary leadership that governs the city with equity, clarity and determination
  • Sustain and enhance the quality of life we enjoy for future generations

Collaborative Approach

  • Empower citizens with a shared sense of responsibility to embrace the challenges and opportunities of change

Environment

  • Actively protect our unique natural environment and its intrinsic value

People and Economy

  • Achieve long-term economic security and social well-being

Design

  • Recognise and celebrate the value of good design and innovation