Administration and Management Flashcards

A planning agency is transitioning to a remote work policy. Which administrative document is most essential to establish expectations and accountability?

Answer: A telecommuting policy and agreement

A formal telecommuting policy and agreement defines work expectations, availability requirements, equipment responsibilities, and performance standards for remote employees.

Which concept describes the legal authority delegated by a legislative body to a planning commission to make certain land use decisions?

Answer: Delegated authority

Delegated authority refers to the transfer of specific decision-making powers from a legislative body (city council) to an administrative body (planning commission) through enabling legislation.

A city is developing a succession plan for its planning department. The primary goal of succession planning is to:

Answer: Ensure institutional knowledge is retained and leadership continuity is maintained

Succession planning identifies and develops internal candidates to fill key roles, ensuring organizational continuity and preservation of institutional knowledge.

Which document typically serves as the primary legal basis for a planning department's authority to regulate land use?

Answer: State enabling legislation

State enabling legislation grants local governments the authority to plan and zone land, providing the legal foundation for all local land use regulatory activity.

A planning director receives a media inquiry about a sensitive ongoing application. The most appropriate response is to:

Answer: Refer the inquiry to the city attorney and public information officer

Sensitive or legally active matters should be coordinated with the city attorney and public information officer to ensure legally compliant and consistent public communications.

In project management, a 'critical path' refers to:

Answer: The sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project duration

The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent tasks in a project schedule; any delay along it extends the total project duration.

Which of the following best characterizes 'adaptive management' in the context of planning administration?

Answer: Adjusting strategies and decisions based on monitoring feedback and changing conditions

Adaptive management is an iterative approach that uses monitoring data and feedback to continuously refine strategies and respond to changing conditions.