2008 Annual Boards and Commissions Conference

Will be held:
Friday, December 5th, 2008 at the
Black Canyon Conference Center
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This one-day conference features timely, in-depth tools and information for boards of adjustment, planning & zoning commissions, planning staff, elected officials and students.  Our environment is constantly changing.  Our mission is to elevate current topics and provide new insights to ongoing issues and an opportunity to connect with others in Arizona who share your sense civic responsibility.

2007 Boards & Commissions Conference

The 2007 Boards & Commissions Conference featured in-depth plenary session by Dr. James Segedy from Ball State University who will discuss non-traditional economic development.  Plenary speaker Grady Gammage addressed Proposition 207 and its land use regulation implications.  Board of Adjustment sessions provide information ranging from basics to advanced case studies for new and seasoned members and planning and zoning commission sessions feature expert panelists and pertinent, lively discussions.

Presentations from the 2007 Boards & Commissions Conference are now available!  Please click the appropriate session to access the presentations.  Click to view the 2007 conference brochure.

AM Sessions
Board of Adjustment Basics
Development Toolbox 101
Your First Day as a Commissioner

Luncheon Plenary Speaker: 
Non-Traditional Economic Development, Dr. Jim Segedy

PM Sessions
Board of Adjustment Case Studies
Project Conditions & Stipulations

If you have any questions about the Boards & Commissions Conference or registration/refund details please contact Lori Sherill, Special Projects Coordinator at 602.771.1131. 

*If you attended the 2007 conference, please take a moment to complete an electronic evaluation.  We appreciate your feedback.