Planning board and zoning board of appeals members are required by state statute to obtain four hours of training a year. Erie County's Department of Environment and Planning may host or forward by email training opportunities in the region.
Planning board and zoning board of appeals members are required by state statute to obtain four hours of training a year. For more information, please visit: NYS DOS Annual Training Requirement page
Erie County's Department of Environment and Planning may host or forward by email training opportunities in the region. If you wish to be added to the contact list, please email Mariely.Ortiz@erie.gov with your name and the board and municipality you serve.
News & Upcoming Events
- Case Law Update For Planning And Zoning & Ethics for Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board members - May 6th, 2024 - 5:30pm - 8pm
- Local Government Food Systems Summit - May 21st 2024 - 9:30AM to 3PM
- Stay tuned for more events. Email us if you would like to be added to our local government training contact list.
Department of State Information
The New York State Department of State has numerous resources for municipal board members in search of training opportunities, including:
- Online Interactive Training: These interactive courses are available for free to local officials and anyone interested in learning from them. It is not necessary to register with the New York Department of State to complete these courses. If you opt to take the quiz at the end of the course, you will be offered a certificate of completion to print as proof of having completed the course.
Forms & Resources
- Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance (LEWPA) Municipal Training Resources
- ARTICLE: Considering Leasing Land to a Solar Energy Company? Do Your Homework! by Kathleen McCormick, Agriculture Educator
- Training Certification Form