Michigan Townships Association
Michigan Townships Association
Make the most of your lunch break with our monthly learning series, Now You Know. These live one-hour webinars provide timely updates, insights from experts and a chance to get your questions answered in real time. You can join live, watch a recording later, or both. Read on for details!
Coming June 10 at noon:Township board meetings, annual meetings, special meetings, public hearings, workshops, joint meetings, the list goes on. Do you know the differences—and when each applies? If the variety of meetings has you second-guessing the rules, you’re not alone.
Join MTA Member Information Services Director Michael Selden on June 10 for a clear, practical breakdown of meeting types and requirements. He’ll share strategies for managing public comment, techniques for handling complaints and other board etiquette tips, all in just one hour!
(Also counts as full credit for Ch. 6: Meetings in MTA’s Red Book Ready program. Not yet enrolled? Learn more here.)
Can’t participate live? Each Now You Know session is recorded so you can watch at your convenience. Register now and we’ll send you a link when the recorded version is posted in our Online Learning Center. There you’ll find the full lineup of past episodes and much, much more!
Next up, July 15 at noon:Join MTA’s Government Relations team for an inside look at the most recent developments at the Capitol—all in just one hour.
We’ll break down the 2026 session to date—including the state budget and revenue sharing—and provide updates on housing preemption legislation and property tax reform. Get the latest on key issues at the forefront, upcoming measures on the horizon and what they could mean for your role as a township official.
Watch live on July 15, catch a recorded version later, or both! It’s a great way to stay informed and ahead of the legislative tide.
FREE Access for MTA Online Premium Pass subscribers!Is your township subscribed to MTA Online at the Premium level? You get FREE access to all Now You Know webinars during your subscription year, plus past episodes! To join live, register online to get the link and helpful reminders; your Premium Pass discount will be applied at checkout.
To watch previously recorded sessions, sign in at learn.michigantownships.org and click on My Webcasts for a list of titles.
Use the links below to register for access to recent webcast recordings. Premium Pass members have FREE on-demand access! Looking for previous episodes? Please click here to log in for the complete listing in the Online Learning Center.
Dig Up Your Township’s Cemetery Ordinance Uncover key elements every ordinance should include so that it stands the test of time. RBR 16
What Your Township Needs to Know about Franchises MTA’s legal counsel breaks down everything from contracts to fees to what’s negotiable in your township’s franchise agreements. RBR 14
Squeaky Wheel Maintenance: Using Policies to Turn Complaints into Constructive Input Learn how to evaluate complaints, distinguish problems from noise and proactively channel the “squeaks” into constructive input before they become distractions.
The Compliance Countdown FREE webcast now available on-demand! The deadline for your township website to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements is quickly approaching. MTA teamed up with Kyle Shumaker from the Shumaker Technology Group to learn what “accessible” means, how to tell if your website is compliant and how to keep it compliant. Click here for free resources, handouts and more.
Cloud Control: Navigating Data Center Impacts (for officials & staff from MTA-member townships & counties only) – Townships are already fielding data center proposals that raise complex questions about zoning, infrastructure capacity, energy use, taxation and local control. Learn how to ask the right questions, identify potential risks and respond thoughtfully and lawfully to data center projects. To view the on-demand version, register here.
P&Z: NIMBY is Not an Option, Now What? MTA’s staff attorney gives a quick history of why zoning exists, along with an intro to how your team can be prepared for (and respond to!) the next new thing. RBR 15