Planning for conflicts of interest in land use decisionmaking: the use of alternate members of planning and zoning boards

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Conflicts of interest are becoming more common when planning and zoning boards vote on land use issues. Recusals can result in tie votes or the lack of quorums. Therefore, local boards should adopt procedures for the appointment of alternate board members or for the temporary substitution of other boards when needed.

Management dynamics, Conflict of Interest, Management, Company business management, Conflict of interests (Agency), Conflicts of interest, Zoning boards

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Telecommunications Act of 1996: developments in the ongoing conflict between service providers and local home rule in the facilities siting context

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The authors discuss the Telecommunications Act of 1996, protections the act offers service providers in their attempts to site facilities when faced with local legislation denying permits, damages for violations under the act, and their experience in trying a case appealing a local denial of permit.

United States, Communications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telecommunications equipment, Political aspects, Municipal home rule

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Compact planning offers a fresh approach for regional planning and smart growth: a New York model

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The authors discuss New York State's approach to regional planning, which uses incentives to encourage voluntary participation by local governments. The elements of the proposed New York State Planning Compact Act are analyzed.

States, New York, Models, City planning, Urban planning, Regional planning

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