Office of State and Local Government Programs
Programs Offered
Introduction to Planning & Zoning workshops
Extension Community and Economic Development, Office of State and Local Government Programs, College of Design, Department of Community and Regional Planning
This three-hour program is designed to introduce the basic concepts of planning and zoning to local officials. Topics include the comprehensive plan, the zoning and subdivision ordinances, and the roles of elected councils and boards, the planning commission and the board of adjustment in land use decision-making.
keywords: land use, law
Introduction to Planning and Zoning DVD
Extension Community and Economic Development, Office of State and Local Government Programs, College of Design, Department of Community and Regional Planning
This three-hour DVD is a recording of the July 19, 2005 Introduction to Planning and Zoning workshop held in Ames. It is designed to introduce the basic concepts of planning and zoning to local officials. Topics include the comprehensive plan, the zoning and subdivision ordinances, and the roles of elected councils and boards, the planning commission and the board of adjustment in land use decision-making.
Iowa Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy
Extension Community and Economic Development, Iowa Municipal Finance Officers, Office of State and Local Government Programs
The Municipal Clerks Institute provides educational credit toward professional certifications, including Certified Municipal Clerk, Certified Iowa Municipal Clerk, Certified Municipal Finance Officer and Iowa Certified Administrator.
In addition to the Institute, the Academy is a continuing education program offered to those wishing to retain their certifications.
keywords: city clerk
Iowa Precinct Election Official Certification Training
Extension Community and Economic Development, Office of State and Local Government Programs, Iowa State Association of County Auditors
Iowa Precinct Election Official Certification Training consists of three two-hour sessions of training for precinct election officials on Iowa election law, responsibilities of precinct election officials, voting machine operation, ballot security, and voter privacy. This program is conducted in conjunction with county election commissioners (county auditors).
keywords: poll worker, election training, precinct worker
Planning Officials Academy
Institute for Design Research and Outreach, Office of State and Local Government Programs, College of Design, Department of Community and Regional Planning
This one-day certificate program will use hands-on case studies and practice scenarios to educate participants in the essential principles and practices of managing the land use process. Topics include the legal framework for planning and zoning, finding and working with planning information, meeting management and record keeping, the operation of the zoning ordinance, subdivision plat and site plan review.
keywords: zoning, land use
State Election Administrators Training (SEAT)
Office of State and Local Government Programs, Iowa State Association of County Auditors
Program offers educational programs which lead to being certified in election administration in the state of Iowa. The program also offers courses which enable election administrators to maintain their certification.
keywords: election, auditor