Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues about land use or community plans

Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation

Advise planning officials about project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives

Discuss with planning officials land use project purposes such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use

Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals

Conduct research such as surveys and impact studies to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use

Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects

Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups