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The Commissioner provides planning commissioners, planning and zoning board members, and other appointed and elected officials with practical features and tips. This quarterly publication is an invaluable training resource that will help you make critical decisions in the best interest of your community.

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	The Commissioner The Commissioner provides planning commissioners, planning and zoning board members, and other appointed and elected officials with practical features and tips. This quarterly publication is an invaluable training resource that will help you make critical decisions in the best interest of your community. Feature Articles In-depth reportage on topics that affect the day-to-day work of commissioners. Commission Profiles What works and what doesn't for planning commissions around the country. Read profiles from past issues here. Commissioner's Voice Commissioners' perspectives on the issues that affect their work. Make your voice heard in The Commissioner. Read featured columnists from past issues here. Briefings on Planning Law Real-world scenarios and easy-to-read explanations of planning law. Tools and Techniques Guides to clarify technical concepts and innovative practices. Guest Columns Commissioners' perspectives on the issues that affect their work. Planning History Landmarks in planning history and their effects on planning today. Resource Finder Recommended articles, books, and other resources. Read Current Issues Online Planning Commissioner Members, Affiliates, and Subscribers: Read The Commissioner right from your desktop. Recent issues in PDF format are available online. Access the archive Membership Benefit The Commissioner is a benefit of APA membership for commissioners and officials. Join now to start receiving your newsletter and Planning magazine. Join APA Subscribe Non-planning commission members of APA as well as past commissioners may now subscribe. Special groups rates are also available. Subscriptions Submit an Article Learn how to submit an article or a news item to The Commissioner. Article Submissions	My APA ID or E-mail Password Remember My ID Login Login Help Create a Login ID Customer service JOIN APA Become a member and connect with thousands of people who share your dedication to building vibrant communities. Join Find out more about APA's Professional Institute American Institute of Certified Planners Support APA’s philanthropic activities across the country Make a Donation