Commissioners weigh training requirements and a staff tracking spreadsheet
Summary
Staff said a spreadsheet will track commissioner training and suggested an honor-system approach; commissioners discussed whether to specify approved training types, require prior vetting, and whether online videos or in‑person sessions count.
Commissioners debated how the bylaws should treat required trainings and how to document compliance. Johanna Blanco said she has prepared a spreadsheet for commissioners to log training and a vetted list of acceptable providers.
"I've got a spreadsheet for you guys to all fill out, how you're meeting your requirements, and on that sheet is the vetted list... the real estate board, the land use institute, any of those videos count," Blanco said, adding the state has no auditing process and staff will keep the spreadsheet on an honor system with optional staff review.
Commissioners asked whether live training should be required or whether online videos and local events would count. Several commissioners said the spreadsheet and a staff "vetting" step (send a proposed course to staff for confirmation) would be sufficient, and commissioners suggested adding orientation guidance for new members to outline expectations.
Staff said completing certain recurring training (for example a yearly orientation) could count as part of annual requirements and that attending commission meetings might count toward an hour of training if a commissioner attends all meetings.
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