Goals Provide high-quality training to local communities to ensure a broad understanding of the legal basis of planning in Washington State, including those procedures and protocols that all boards, commissions and elected bodies need to know in order to do their work legally and effectively. Convey clearly in Short Courses and related workshops the logic and components of the comprehensive planning process, and share techniques and strategies through which an adopted community comprehensive plan can be implemented. Increase understanding of the role of the planning commission, and provide suggestions for improving the working relationships among the planning commission, staff, and elected officials. Advocate for the necessity of citizen participation in the planning process, and provide examples of successful citizen participation strategies and programs from around the state. Maintain a stance of political neutrality at all times.
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