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MTA sample data center ordinance now available

Many townships have adopted moratorium ordinances while evaluating community considerations related to the potential siting of data centers. As data centers can present a new planning challenge for local governments, local officials are asking important...

New MTA fact sheet explores check registers when approving township payments

A new MTA fact sheet—available to our members for free to download—explores “Approving Township Payments: The Check Registers.” The fact sheet takes a deep dive into the requirement for the township board to see a check register for all payments—both...

Resources for septic owners

Increasing awareness around septic systems and their required maintenance can help keep your township clean and safe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a nationwide initiative on responsible septic care called SepticSmart Week from...

MTA seeks member review and input for 2027 legislative issues

MTA-member township officials can review and provide input on the MTA legislative policy platform. The legislative policy objectives—reviewed, updated and approved annually—guide the Association’s government relations efforts and reflect emerging issues...

MTA’s annual “Emerging Issues in Emergency Services” workshop comes to Frankenmuth Sept. 9

Timely updates, practical insights and strategies for today’s challenges from the state’s leading experts. Click for details.

MTA awards 2026 Robinson Scholarships

A graduate student focused on climate resilience and rural economic development, and a clerk with aspirations to strengthen her township and local governments are the recipients of MTA’s 2026 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship.

MTA awards 2026 Robinson Scholarships

A graduate student focused on climate resilience and rural economic development, and a clerk with aspirations to strengthen her township and local governments are the recipients of MTA’s 2026 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship.

MTA’s annual “Emerging Issues in Emergency Services” workshop comes to Frankenmuth Sept. 9

Timely updates, practical insights and strategies for today’s challenges from the state’s leading experts. Click for details.

MTA seeks member review and input for 2027 legislative issues

MTA-member township officials can review and provide input on the MTA legislative policy platform. The legislative policy objectives—reviewed, updated and approved annually—guide the Association’s government relations efforts and reflect emerging issues...

Resources for septic owners

Increasing awareness around septic systems and their required maintenance can help keep your township clean and safe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a nationwide initiative on responsible septic care called SepticSmart Week from...

New MTA fact sheet explores check registers when approving township payments

A new MTA fact sheet—available to our members for free to download—explores “Approving Township Payments: The Check Registers.” The fact sheet takes a deep dive into the requirement for the township board to see a check register for all payments—both...

MTA sample data center ordinance now available

Many townships have adopted moratorium ordinances while evaluating community considerations related to the potential siting of data centers. As data centers can present a new planning challenge for local governments, local officials are asking important...

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