The Town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Sierra Azules, and is located approximately 60 miles south of San Francisco, in the southwestern portion of Santa Clara County where the Santa Clara Valley meets the lower slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Mission of the Town Government is to enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos by providing the highest quality leadership and most efficient services and facilities. The Town strives to provide a working environment which promotes excellence; fosters cooperation; values volunteerism; and seeks to meet the needs of the community and the Town Council, employees, Commissions, Committees, and Boards. All Town employees consistently go the extra step to deliver highly competent and professional services in a respectful, effective, and transparent manner. We engage in open communication, relationship building, and problem solving to provide the best service possible. We are committed to serving the COMMUNITY of Los Gatos • Small Town service – responsive, timely, courteous • Cost-effective, quality services • Seamless service delivery • Public service orientation We are committed to working together in COLLABORATION • Open and constructive communication • Collective goals and shared purpose We are committed to valuing and pursuing CREATIVITY • Innovation and creative problem solving • Future orientation and proactive efforts • Organizational learning and continuous improvement • Positive and enjoyable work environment We are committed to approaching our work and each other with impeccable CHARACTER • Ethics and integrity • Honesty • Trust and respect for one another • Pride in work