GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the City Manager, the Planning Director provides administrative direction and leadership and is responsible for all functions, operations, activities, and personnel related to planning, zoning, platting, and land management. The work includes determining the current and future needs of the department, maintaining good public relations, managing a budget, personnel administration, geographic information services, code enforcement, land use applications, land sale and lease administration, and implementing policies and procedures that support these functions. The position includes daily contact with outside agencies and the public and serves as the staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission.