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What's the latest in Lansing?

Curious about what's happening at the Capitol? Don't miss your chance to be "in the know" by reading MTA's Weekly Legislative Report....

Request for participation in Wetland Local Assistance Pilot Program

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is implementing a pilot program in response to new amendments to the Wetlands Protection Part (Part 303), to facilitate the role of local units...

Discounted rate extended for Dec. workshop

Register for MTA's Dec. workshop, Township Law 101, by Nov. 24 and pay the discounted rate of $89. This insightful workshop is designed to give township board members, officials and...

H1N1 preparedness and ADA compliance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance to help employers prepare for a potential pandemic of the H1N1 flu (also called the "swine flu"), without running...
Will your township accept the ‘Green Communities' challenge?

The Michigan Green Communities Challenge is a step-by-step program designed to provide Michigan communities a template for implementing energy efficiency and conservation practices not only in municipal...

Want to see your township in the movies?

Got a location in your township that's fit for the silver screen? Contact the Michigan Film Office and let them know! Now that the state is attracting film producers, it is looking for more places...

How does local zoning affect wind energy development?

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23 to solicit public comments on the effect of wind turbine setback requirements and noise limitations...

Energy efficiency grant applications due Dec. 14

Townships can apply now for a portion of the remaining $454 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program funds, which are being distributed through a competitive grant...

Let NATaT's Washington Report keep you up-to-date on federal issues

The Washington Report is an e-mail newsletter from the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) that provides timely information to township officials on the legislative, regulatory,...

Attention township officials looking to run for a seat in the Legislature
MTA is planning its biannual Candidate Informational Seminar on Friday, Dec. 11, at the MTA office from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The seminar is geared towards township officials who are or may be considering...
Advice to townships providing medical benefits to employees

Under Public Act 106 of 2007, The Public Employees Health Benefit Act, certain conditions are placed on how public employers, including townships, may provide medical benefits for their officials and...

Isn't it time for you to get connected?

Do you have questions about your role and responsibilities as a township official? Are you wondering how other townships have handled a similar situation that your township now faces? Would you like...

Make your housing reservations for MTA Conference & Expo today!

Hotel reservations are now open for the MTA Annual Educational Conference & Expo, Jan. 27-29, 2010, at DeVos Place...

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