Current Educational Workshops

Understanding the Costs and Benefits of Sharing Services with Other Local Governments

Ensure your township responds appropriately to the economic and political opportunities of collaboration with other governmental entities, including counties, other townships, and cities and villages. Explore the legal, political and economic barriers (and opportunities!) and examine the steps to initiate a successful joint service agreement along with essential contract terms to ensure successful partnerships. Identify issues specific to services such as water/sewer systems, fire and law enforcement, assessing, code enforcement, tax collections and election administration.

Download the registration brochure here OR register online now

Township Governance Academy brings learning to a new level

The Township Governance Academy (TGA) is a voluntary credentialing program intended to give township board members and other local leaders the knowledge and skills needed to make effective decisions for the benefit of their township. The Academy offers new ideas, shares “best practices” in township government and provides a hands-on approach to help you deal more effectively with everyday issues that your board faces. Upcoming courses include:

• Utilizing the Strategic Planning Process
• Township Finances

MTA On The Road Fall Regional Meetings  

These one-day meetings offer you a great opportunity to connect with fellow township officials and hear the latest news affecting your township. Get valuable education on timely topics, discuss issues with MTA staff and visit with vendors all at one convenient location close to home! Learn more ...

Breakout session receives approval by State Tax Commission!

Attention assessors: Your attendance at Is Your Assessing Measuring Up? will qualify for 1 hour of (elective) continuing education credit.

Upcoming educational events

MTA travels throughout the state offering topics ranging from the basic “nuts and bolts” duties of township officials to advanced policy issues that our members face. Whether you’re looking for an evening program or a two-day educational event, we've got a workshop for you. For a list of upcoming events, click here.