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Help your township prepare for the 2030 Census

Township officials play a vital role in ensuring their communities are accurately counted in the 2030 Census. In May 2027, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin its first major operations with the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA)—the only opportunity...

Dam safety webinar for local leaders

Michigan has over 2,600 dams across all 83 counties owned by public and private entities, including townships. Many dams have retired from their original function and now primarily serve recreational purposes. As they age, it is important to monitor dam...

MiUI implementation rapidly approaching—Are you ready?

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new unemployment tax and benefits system called MiUI, which will fully replace MiWAM on Nov. 9. It is critical that employers initiate their own MiUI unemployment account even if your...

New MTA Fact sheet answers the question, 'May a Township clerk Also Serve as an Election Inspector?'

As the Michigan Election Law—and the nature of elections and election security—have changed in recent years, so too have the duties of the township clerk. With these dramatic changes, as well as state directives, MTA delved into answering the question,...

Master the fundamentals of township finances, assessing & taxation at MTA's Winter Academy

Coming to Bay Point Inn, Shelbyville this Dec. 8 & 9.

Looking to the Future of MTA

Applications are now being accepted for MTA’s new Harold Koviak “Future of MTA” Memorial Award & Scholarship, recognizing & supporting individuals new to township government who are committed to serving their communities & bringing new ideas...

MTA's "Treasurers' Guide to Tax Collection" workshop series comes to two locations this winter

Review applicable laws, best practices & essential procedures at our day-long class.

MTA Stands Opposed to Proposal 1

This November, Michigan voters will decide whether to convene a constitutional convention in 2027 to overhaul the state’s Constitution. The MTA Board voted unanimously earlier this year to oppose Proposal 1, the Con-Con ballot initiative.

MTA Stands Opposed to Proposal 1

This November, Michigan voters will decide whether to convene a constitutional convention in 2027 to overhaul the state’s Constitution. The MTA Board voted unanimously earlier this year to oppose Proposal 1, the Con-Con ballot initiative.

MTA's "Treasurers' Guide to Tax Collection" workshop series comes to two locations this winter

Review applicable laws, best practices & essential procedures at our day-long class.

Looking to the Future of MTA

Applications are now being accepted for MTA’s new Harold Koviak “Future of MTA” Memorial Award & Scholarship, recognizing & supporting individuals new to township government who are committed to serving their communities & bringing new ideas...

Master the fundamentals of township finances, assessing & taxation at MTA's Winter Academy

Coming to Bay Point Inn, Shelbyville this Dec. 8 & 9.

New MTA Fact sheet answers the question, 'May a Township clerk Also Serve as an Election Inspector?'

As the Michigan Election Law—and the nature of elections and election security—have changed in recent years, so too have the duties of the township clerk. With these dramatic changes, as well as state directives, MTA delved into answering the question,...

MiUI implementation rapidly approaching—Are you ready?

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new unemployment tax and benefits system called MiUI, which will fully replace MiWAM on Nov. 9. It is critical that employers initiate their own MiUI unemployment account even if your...

Dam safety webinar for local leaders

Michigan has over 2,600 dams across all 83 counties owned by public and private entities, including townships. Many dams have retired from their original function and now primarily serve recreational purposes. As they age, it is important to monitor dam...

Help your township prepare for the 2030 Census

Township officials play a vital role in ensuring their communities are accurately counted in the 2030 Census. In May 2027, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin its first major operations with the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA)—the only opportunity...

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1,240 local units of government that govern more than 96% of Michigan’s land area, in which over 58% of Michigan’s property values are located. Townships provide essential services to more than 51% of Michigan’s citizens, and deliver the best value for local services.

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