Rolls & Responsibilities of a Planning Commission Program
About the Program
The Village of Brooklyn and MSU Extension present an evening training program for locally appointed planning commissioners, other appointed and elected officials, government staff and interested residents.
Why Attend?
Local officials have a responsibility to plan their communities, manage the impacts of economic and social change and play a part in solving challenges their communities face. Local communities that proactively plan and accomplish their responsibilities can enhance the quality of life and overall resiliency of their own community and beyond. This program empowers local officials and staff with the tools, background and education they need to understand the role and many responsibilities of our important planning commissions.
Program Curriculum
The Instructor is Harmony Gmazel, AICP, of MSU Extension’s Land Use Team, and Outreach Specialist in MSU’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning.
In this program, attendees will:
- Learn the legal authority and limitations of your planning commission duties.
- Recognize the functions of a master plan and zoning ordinance, and their relationship.
- Understand the role of each person at a Planning Commission meeting including how to run meetings and handle conflict.
- Strengthen ethical decision-making skills, apply correct standards to land use decision-making and know when to ask for outside help.
Persons who complete this program are invited to register for additional MSU Extension programs such as Citizen Planner, Zoning Administrator Certificate, Communicating Through Conflict and other programs.
DATE & TIME: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Wellwise Area Agency on Aging, 107 Chicago Street, Brooklyn, MI 49230
COST: $25 per person. This cost includes printed materials and light refreshments.
Registration for The Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 23, 2025.
