Roles & Responsibilities of a Planning Commission – St. Joseph County
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.
St. Joseph County ISD
62445 Shimmel Road
Centreville, MI 49032
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
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 standards to decision-making and know when to ask for 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 intensive programs. The instructor for this program will be Tyler Augst, MSU Extension Government and Community Vitality Educator.
Cost: $25 per person. This cost includes printed materials and light refreshments.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information, contact Tyler Augst at 269-657-8213 or augsttyl@msu.edu.