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TRAINING PROGRAMS

A good planning commissioner takes the future seriously, works hard, and is patient, and willing and able to make decisions. This training will provide an overview to help you understand the legal and policy framework for planning in Alaska’s communities. It will also provide you with information on the powers and duties of the planning commission.  The training will be based on the Alaska Planning Commission Handbook.  This handbook was updated in 2003 by the Department of Community and Economic Development in cooperation with the Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association.  The training covers aspects associated with: 

1. Comprehensive and other types of planning

2. Zoning and platting

3. How a planning commission operates

4. The authority and duties of the commission and standards for commission decision-making .