The following guiding principles have been adopted 
			in support of the mission:
			
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Develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for 
				Logan County
 
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Support the efforts of all municipalities in 
				Logan County to develop and maintain their own comprehensive 
				plans.
 
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Provide a public forum for the exchange of ideas 
				regarding land use planning.
 
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Seek out opportunities to cooperate with 
				neighboring counties to achieve our mission.
 
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Seek out opportunities to promote controlled 
				growth in all areas of Logan County
 
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Make recommendations to the County Board 
				regarding proposed zoning changes or zoning ordinance changes.
 
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Assist the Logan County Board, Logan County 
				Municipalities, Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Private 
				Enterprises or Citizen in Economic Development Opportunities. 
				
 
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Encourage and support the development of a 
				Community Economic Development Strategy. (CEDS)
 
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Administer the Logan County Enterprise Zone.
 
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Encourage and support the development of the 
				County wide Geographic Information System. (GIS)
 
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Seek out any State of Illinois or Federal 
				Government agency program assistance or grants that may be 
				available to support our mission.
 
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Serve as a community resource for information on 
				planning and development.
 
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Promote greater public awareness of the 
				commission and the importance of proper Land Use Planning.