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The TGA curriculum will repeat on a regular basis throughout the four-year election cycle. You can enroll in the program at any time and take courses whenever they work out in your schedule.
For your convenience, the 2010 TGA calendar is available for download to help you plan your path to graduation!
Upcoming TGA Workshops
Earn eight elective credits simply by attending MTA's 57th Annual Educational Conference & Expo taking place Jan. 27-29, 2010, at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Pre-Conference events begin Jan. 26 and include two TGA courses offering four credits each.
For session descriptions and a registration form, click here or read on for more ...
Township Board Roles and Relations: Broadening the Scope
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (B-101; 4 credits)
As the major policy-making body in the township, the board has the broadest range of authority when it comes to setting policy. But what other roles must the board play? How does the concept of governance impact the traditional view of the role of the board member and the board as a whole? Examine relationships with your fellow board members, appointed and elected officials, and your community. Explore fundamentals of leadership and the ethical standards specific to public servants.
Presenter: Larry Merrill, MTA Executive Director
Register online or download a registration form
Fundamentals of Assessment and Taxation
1:30 to 5 p.m. (F-105; 4 credits)
From assessment and board of review meetings, all the way to tax collection—it’s essential that all board members have an understanding of how the process works. Explore how millages can be established and renewed, as well as how they are affected by the Headlee rollback. Scheduling millage questions and identifying what must be included in ballot language will also be addressed. Delve into the various revenue sources coming into the township, including property taxes versus user fees.
Presenter: Barbara Van Gelderen, CMAE3, Supervisor/Assessor, Manlius Township (Allegan Co.)
Register online or download a registration form
Not Enrolled in the Academy, but Ready to Learn More?
Find out how YOU can obtain the prestigious TGA credential and garner greater respect for your work as a township official. Participate in a FREE overview offered during the pre-Conference program on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Enrollment is available at the conclusion of the overview. Can't wait? E-mail shelley@michigantownships.org.
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