Ethics & the Planning Commission

These articles and postings provide advice about ethical situations planning commissioners often encounter, including ex-parte contacts, bias, accepting gifts, political influence, and more.

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Making Your Opinion Known

Are there any constraints on when a planning board member can speak out publicly as an individual, rather than as a representative of the board? Greg Dale looks at some political and ethical considerations.