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Planning Commission Rules and Procedures Page 9 1/30/95 • 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. 2. Attendance at educational meetings, conferences and conventions is voluntary. Planning Commission members are encourages to attend educational meetings, conferences and conventions. 3. Involvement in relevant professional organizations such as the MPA or MnAPA membership, office-holding, or committee work is intended to be considered Oeducational. 4. Planning Commission members are encouraged to participate in their budget process and request allocations for education purposes. 5. In the event of budget constraints, the acquisition of skills and knowledge through educational meetings, conferences and conventions shall have precedence of the maintenance of same. 6. That two members may attend a National Planning Conference yearly. 7. There are no limits on the number of members or on the number of times a member may attend a State Planning Annual Conference. 8. Planning Commissioners are encouraged to report on their educational experiences to other commissioners. 9. Attendance at a State Conference is required before attending a National Conference. 10. No member may attend an additional National Conference until all members who are eligible and desire to attend a first conference have done so. •