In Utah’s small towns and rural places, governance responsibilities and personal relationships inevitably overlap, creating unique ethical challenges. While applicable to all locations, this interactive session is tailored for elected officials, planning commissioners, planners, and other decision-makers from Utah’s small towns and rural places. Participants will learn to navigate conflicts of interest, dual relationships, transparency, and accountability issues specific to planning in Utah’s small towns and rural places. Leave with a better understanding of best practices, recent updates to state law, and reference materials you can use immediately in your community.

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