Essential Skills for Planning Commissioners
Planning for Equity Policy Guide

APA's Planning for Equity Policy Guide

APA's first-ever Planning for Equity Policy Guide identifies policy recommendations for planners to advocate for policies that support equity in all aspects of planning at local, state, and federal levels. The Planning for Equity Policy Guide provides specific, actionable policy guidance through an equity lens on cross-cutting topics and areas of planning.

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AICP Code of Ethics

AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

This Code is a guide to the ethical conduct required of AICP members. The Code also informs the public of the principles to which professional planners are committed.

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AICP Ethical Principals in Planning

AICP Ethical Principals in Planning

This statement is a guide to ethical conduct for all who participate in the process of planning as advisors, advocates, and decision makers. It is a guide and not a code by which individuals may be held accountable.

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APA's Core Values

APA leaders and staff strive to model a shared set of values that will help us achieve our vision for the future.


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Complexities & Expectations for Planning Commissioners
Public Engagement Toolkit

Online Public Engagement Toolkit

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of disruptions to the planning profession, including opportunities for engaging with the public. APA members can access a new curated research KnowledgeBase collection of resources specifically focused on taking public engagement online.

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Social Equity KnowledgeBase Collection

Social Equity KnowledgeBase Collection

From this page you can search for resources that provide background, policy guidance, and examples of local plan recommendations and zoning standards for social equity from across the country.
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Robert's Rules Online

Robert's Rules of Order

Learn more about Robert's Rules of Order, Parliamentary Procedure, Bylaws, Conducting Meetings, and Taking Minutes.

Basic Meeting Procedure Chart

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