The Organizational Structure of Planning Agencies

The organizational structure of a planning agency is a map or outline of the company's chain of command. Having a solid chain of command is vital for maintaining effective management and stability within an organization, according to a February 2005 article in All Business.

  1. Mayor/City Council

    • At the top of a planning agency is the mayor or city council. These entities have oversight over all new developments that take place within a city or community.

    Commission

    • The city planning commission sits beneath the mayor or city council, and serves to monitor new developments as they occur. This level reports directly to the mayor or city council.

    Planning Director

    • The planning director is directly responsible for the project being developed, and for supervising the planners. Planning directors must ensure that effective communication between upper and lower chains of command are always in order.

    Assistant Planning Director

    • The assistant planning director provides backup to the director. They work together to get projects off the ground, create implementation schedules and keep the planning commission apprised of the progress along the way.

    Planners

    • The planners are at the bottom of the organizational chart and are solely responsible for carrying out their project tasks. Planners do not supervise others.

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