Planning Commissions and Boards

Planning commissioner members are part of a national network of officials, planners, advocates, and students that is working to make great communities. There is a rich array of services, products, and programs for planning commissioners.

Audio/Web Conferences

Commissioners and board members will benefit from the programs created specifically for them and from more advanced programs for practicing planners and experienced commissioners.

National Planning Conference

Every annual conference contains a special track of sessions and workshops for planning commissioners and officials.

CD-ROM Training

Training is available in a wide variety of topics from APA's PlanningBooks.com. Find the products that meet your needs by clicking "Training Products" or "Officials & Citizens" in the blue bars at the top of APAPlanningBooks.com home page.

The Commissioner

Experience the great features and in-depth coverage offered by this quarterly publication. APA planning commissioner members receive The Commissioner as part of their membership package.

Planning Commissioner Training Guides

What do planning commissioners need to know to effectively serve the community? Create an effective training program for commissioners using guidelines for adult education from Training Made Easy.

APA Membership for Commissioners

Planning commissioner members receive special publications and services from the APA. Join APA!

State Legislation for Training Planning Commissioners

Seven states now require training for planning commissioners and appointed officials. Most states require a minimum of six hours. For more information, read this article from Zoning Practice. An earlier article in The Commissioner reports on the Tennessee law.

Advocacy

APA is committed to providing members with an array of convenient and useful resources to help them carry the planning message to Congress and state legislatures.

Planning Commissioner Ethics

Planning commissioners are guided by state ethics codes, and may find APA's Ethical Principles in Planning and the AICP code of ethics helpful.

Planning Commissioner Training Resource Center

Returning soon: Here's how to find training in your state or area. A complete listing of training programs and products from around the country is at your fingertips. Find out what kind of training is being offered by others or locate a program accessible to you.