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.
Commissioners and board members will benefit from the programs created specifically for them and from more advanced programs for practicing planners and experienced commissioners.
Every annual conference contains a special track of sessions and workshops for planning commissioners and officials.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 commissioners are guided by state ethics codes, and may find APA's Ethical Principles in Planning and the AICP code of ethics helpful.
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.
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