MTA is a successful grassroots organization largely because of the involvement of active members—that’s you! With the Michigan Legislature constantly changing & taking on new issues, how can you keep up with it all? Join us as we share the ins and outs and break down legislative priorities around local authority, funding and infrastructure. Learn the nuances of key legislative issues, what actions can be taken and why those actions matter, and leave with a deeper understanding of how to work together and advocate for successful action. 

Each township board member is a “fiduciary” of the township. We’ll discuss your responsibility to act in the township’s public interests—not your own interests—to maintain sufficient township finances and avoid unnecessary risks or loses of the township’s property and assets. In other words, you and the board have a duty to keep the township in “proper running order” and to leave the township in as good shape as you found it—or better—for the future.

Step into a day in the life of township fiscal oversight—where the Uniform Chart of Accounts, Uniform Budgeting Manual and Accounting Procedures Manual intersect with your monthly reports, budgets come alive, and audits actually make sense. We’ll unpack what you’re really looking at (and looking for) when reviewing the numbers, so you can spot issues, stay compliant, and feel confident every step of the way.

Being a responsible steward of township funds doesn’t have to be complicated. Packed with practical tips and real-world examples, this session digs into the essentials of financial oversight and explores your fiscal role. We’ll walk through sample financial reports together, showing you how to spot what’s missing, flag what could be improved, and understand what must be included. Because when it comes to public dollars, a little sense goes a long way. 

The Open Meetings Act (OMA) means that any township public body must do all of its business “out in the open,” in full view of the public—unless one of the few, very limited, exceptions for closed sessions apply. The OMA is a clash of two worlds—public sector vs. private sector. But township board meetings are not supposed to be a “free for all” or “town hall.” Learn about getting township board business done while being open, transparent and efficient.