Self-Paced Course – Great Planning Commission Meetings
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE?
To empower you to participate in effective planning commission and advisory committee meetings to serve your community.
$47 for 30-day enrollment. To register a group, contact our office here.
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 city or county advisory committee
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Planning commissions and 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 advisory committee pitfalls.
- Make better decisions for your community.
THE COURSE CONTAINS
- a recorded video – about 60 minutes
- PDFs giving key content
- reference PDFS and blog entries
Course Content
INTRODUCTION
Getting started
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CURRICULUM
RECORDING
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Role of chair
A paradox: the chair is not in charge of the meeting
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11 duties of the chair
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When does chair discuss and vote?
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For members
Rights and responsibilities of the member
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9 planning commission & advisory committee pitfalls
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Lost the vote? Don’t sabotage the council’s action
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Decorum and order
Follow four fundamental guidelines
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Inappropriate remarks on local government bodies
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Point of Order and Appeal: the heart of democracy
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50 Guidelines for Public Comment
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CONCLUSION
Reference PDFs
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Next steps
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