Planning commission told it 'wears different hats' for policy and permit decisions
Attorneys and staff trained the Nome Planning Commission on the distinct legal roles it plays: a legislative/recommendation role for long‑range planning and a quasi‑judicial role when deciding permits. Presenters emphasized due‑process, impartiality and the need for documented findings.
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Attorneys leading a workshop told the Nome Planning Commission that members must recognize when they are acting as legislators and when they are acting as adjudicators.
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