Informed Decisions: A Guide to Gathering Facts and Evidence

February 15, 2012
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET

Good decisions are based on strong supporting facts and evidence. Learn to gather the facts efficiently on site visits, from staff reports, and through testimony. Find out when site visits are legal and advisable as well as how to effectively organize and document them. Knowledgeable presenters discuss what should be included in staff reports. Learn techniques to maximize the efficiency of hearings and recording public testimony. Staff must prepare legally sound reports and you'll learn how.

This is an encore performance of a program that was previously delivered.

Cosponsor: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Panelists

David A. Theriaque
Theriaque Vorbeck & Spain

Martha Mason Semmes, AICP
Director of Planning and Zoning
Town of Purcellville

Eric Damian Kelly, FAICP
Ball State University

Certification Maintenance
This audio/web conference has been approved for CM |1.0

Technical Requirements

How does an audio/web conference work?

Registration and Pricing
To attend only the live program, register for Option A.

To train staff members or commissioners who cannot attend the live program, order Option B and receive a CD-ROM or access to an online streaming recording of the program. It contains:

• Audio recording synchronized with the PowerPoint presentation
• Transcript of the program
• Supplemental reading materials

The CD-ROM is mailed to you six to eight weeks after the program. The CD-ROM is Mac and PC compatible.

Program Price after September 13, 2011:

Option A:

• AICP members: $140
• Non-AICP members: $140

Option B:

• AICP members: $180
• Non-AICP members: $180

Register