The Department's purpose for existing is to provide a desirable environment for the people of Bonham to live, work and to support the lawful lifestyle of the people of Bonham. This is achieved through the following means: Public Service, information, and enforcement of laws. This purpose is specially described in the several goal statements which follow. These statements furnish direction for the Department and serve as its evaluative standards. The goal statements are divided into two major categories: administrative and operational goals. The former applies to results which are desired in management processes or what might be called arranging for the desired services to be delivered. The latter is concerned with the results accomplished by the services rendered.