Self-Paced Course – Great Planning Commission Meetings
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE?
To empower you to participate in effective planning commission and citizen advisory committee meetings to serve your community.
$47 for 30-day enrollment
WHO IS IT FOR?
This course is relevant for members and staff of:
- planning commissions
- historic preservation boards
- salary commissions
- parks and recreation boards
- hotel and lodging tax boards
- any citizen advisory committee
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Planning commissions and citizen advisory boards are a key element of local government functioning. Sometimes the magnitude of the issues and the passions of those affected by the decision can make meetings challenging. This course will provide tips, tools and guidelines for effective meetings.
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
- Apply the authority of the chair and members for more efficient meetings.
- Use 4 fundamental guidelines for fair discussion.
- Make Motions and Amendments.
- Respond to disorder and difficult people.
- List 9 different citizen advisory committee pitfalls.
- Make better decisions for your community.
THE COURSE CONTAINS
- a recorded video – about xx minutes
- PDFs giving key content
- reference PDFS and blog entries
Course Content
INTRODUCTION
CURRICULUM
Role of chair
For members
Decorum and order
CONCLUSION