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Planning Commission Rules and Procedures Page 8 1/13/97 staff or members from discussing with Commission members any upcoming meetings so long as the facts or merits of the meeting are not discussed and the requirements of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law are followed. Section lO. Deliberation 10.1 Voting A majority of the commission members entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 10.2 Conflict of Interest The Commission members shall comply with the City Conflict of Interest Ordinance. Any member of the Planning Commission who shall feel that he or she may appear to have, or in fact has a conflict of interest on any matter that is on the Planning Commission agenda shall voluntarily excuse himself/herself, vacate their seat and refrain from discussing and voting on said items as a Planning Commissioner. Section 11. Orientation for New Members To assist new members in learning their responsibilities and to develop their understanding of the planning process as quickly as possible, they will be required to: · Review procedures with City Staff. · Review Planning Commission's Orientation Outline. Article V. Education, Conference & Convention Policy: The City Council and Planning Commission of Elk River recognize and accept the concept that the acquisition and maintenance of a body of knowledge and skills is necessary and desirable to perform the job of the Planning Commission. Further, both groups encourage and highly recommend periodic attendance at various educational opportunities, conferences and conventions. The following is the policy of the Elk River Planning Commission as it relates to city funded educational meetings, conferences and conventions. 1. All education and training is subject to availability of funds.