The Guiding Principles for Oakland County's eGovernment initiative are:
Oakland County will enable eGovernment accessibility so that all citizens can enjoy the benefits of these additional services.
Oakland County will take a "citizen focus", thus improving services to citizens, businesses, employees, and governments.
Oakland County will ensure the privacy and security of eGovernmnent information and transactions while preserving the integrity of participatory local government.
Oakland County will develop eGovernment services based on customer requirements and sound business benefits.
Oakland County will encourage and forge strategic partnerships across jurisdictional boundaries.