It has developed a Regional Land Use Plan and assisted members with local plans and ordinances to manage growth. It has coordinated regional planning for EMS, employment and training programs, economic development and many other services. The Commission's annual budget includes federal, state and local government funds and some foundation and private funds. Municipal and county governments pay fees for specific services. Citizens are welcome to call , write , E-mail or visit the Council's office.
Public support is an essential element of any regional program.
The Commission staff is glad to assist citizens with their needs and concerns. In addition, civic clubs or other community groups interested in learning more about the Planning Commission and its work are welcome to call and make arrangements for a speaker to come to their meetings. History of Isothermal Planning and Development Commission Isothermal Planning and Development Commission was created in 1966 as a Local Development District under the Appalachian Regional Development Act. Since Cleveland County was not an ARC county, the development district included only McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. The agency was called the Isothermal Economic Development Commission and was staffed by field coordinator Stover Dunagan who served three years.