2023 public acts impacting townships
For a complete list of 2023 public acts related to local government, click here!
Michigan Townships Association
Michigan Townships Association
For a complete list of 2023 public acts related to local government, click here!
When township teams unite, there’s no limit to what they can achieve! Join us for the 2024 MTA Conference at the picturesque Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme Township
Harold Koviak, supervisor of Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.), will lead the Association as 2025 MTA president, following his election to the position at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo this week
Agreement made this ____ day of _________, 20__, by and between the CITY OF __________, a Michigan municipal corporation of (address) , (city) , Michigan (hereinafter CITY), and the TOWNSHIP
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Summer’s almost here, but we’re still thinking spring … and about MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo. Check out our video look back at our 2023 event, when nearly 2,000
We’re excited to share “A Visit with 2023 President Pauline Bennett,” the first of several video messages from Pauline planned for this year. Learn a little more about Pauline, and her hopes for townships over
Townships may need an accountant’s services to maintain proper financial accounts and records of the township. An accountant also makes the annual or biennial audit easier for the township auditor,
Ypsilanti Charter Township (Washtenaw Co.) is seeking a full-time Accounting Director. Salary: $90,000 (Commensurate with education and work experience). For a full job description and to apply visit: https://ypsitownship.org/departments/human_resource/employment_opportunities.php#collapse980b2 Deadline:
Additional, Non-Statutory Duties of Township Board Members (PDF Fact Sheet 2019) Q. Can a township board member be hired to work as a township employee? Yes, Michigan law allows township
The new state Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address
Title: Administrative AssistantReports To: Township ManagerPositions Supervised: NoneEmployment Status: Non – Exempt BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for performing diverse administrative assistance and general office support services for the Township
Advisory Ballots and Referendums, Hello, MTA …? Column, July 2017 Q. Our board is facing a difficult and controversial decision. Can we put the question on a ballot for the
Committees, Hello, MTA … ? September 2017 Advisory committees are not mandated or authorized by specific statutes. A township board may choose to establish advisory committees to collect information, make
Employers—including townships—with 50 or more employees face penalties if they don’t offer health insurance coverage to employees or if the coverage they offer is insufficient. For more information on the
Townships may promote agricultural interests in a number of ways, including working with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE); advertising the agricultural advantages of the state, county or township; and farmland
Airport Zoning Airport zoning is subject to state state and federal laws and rules promulgated by the Michigan Aeronautics Commission. Airspace & Zoning (MAC webpage) Airport Zoning Handbook (MAC) Michigan Airport System Plan Web
As questions persist about American Rescue Plan Act reporting, uses and more, MTA’s “Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds” webpage offers updates and information that you need, as you put these funds
Under the Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters Act, Public Act 287 of 1969, a township may operate an animal control shelter, and animal protection shelter or a dog
“Annexation” in Michigan means the process of removing territory (land and the political jurisdiction that goes with it) from one municipality to another municipality. The State Boundary Commission defines it as
For some of Michigan’s townships, the end of the fiscal year means annual meeting time. The annual meeting is an event that is alternately perceived as being a worthwhile exchange
The State Tax Commission (STC) is accepting applications for a December Michigan certified assessing technician (MCAT) course and for the nine-month Michigan certified assessing officer (MCAO) program. The two-day MCAT
Help ensure an accurate 2030 Census count for your township Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grants available Hazard mitigation grant opportunity And more!
Workshop helps navigate annual ARPA Project & Expenditure report New law requires workplace poster on veterans benefits and services Unclaimed property report due by first business day in July And
Release of MTA model renewable energy ordinance paused as MPSC issues draft guidance Funding for acquisition and development trust fund projects moves BEAD Challenge extended to April 30; identify and
Congress returns to battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war Trump endorses ‘focused’ immigration enforcement funding bill No deal: Vance and Iranians fail to reach agreement after marathon
House OKs budget blueprint after GOP leaders’ cuts pledge Senate Republicans pass budget blueprint after all-night session Trump hits pause on trade war
House plans to send Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate on Tuesday House approves surveillance authority reauthorization bill Rep. Tom Cole tapped to serve as House Appropriations Committee chair House to
Contact your U.S. representative to oppose H.R. 2289 House budget boosts statutory revenue sharing Natural Resources Trust Fund grants receive committee approval And more!
Committee to discuss bills to restore local control for energy siting House bill to provide disaster funding Less than two weeks before April 30 ARPA reporting deadline And more!
New MI Funding Hub makes grant-searching easier MTA supports regulation of short-term rentals before House committee Townships encouraged to review MPSC renewable siting guidance and comments U.S. Treasury hosting free
Republicans face down massive April to-do list Republicans stare down a growing, neve rending FISA crisis Trump says US-Iran talks to continue Monday in Pakistan Businesses start applying for US
House passes $95.3B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Senate kills the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas Senate approves extension of FISA surveillance just after deadline Cole eyes axing
Revenue Sharing Trust Fund bills advance from Senate committee ADA website accessibility requirements deadline extended Reminder: ARPA reporting due by April 30 And more!
Bills move to restore local control for renewable energy siting U.S. Treasury to hold two webinars before April 30 ARPA reporting deadline Bills to modify term of office introduced and
All townships would receive statutory revenue sharing under budgets moved this week Members approve 2024-2025 legislative priorities Townships could distribute naloxone or other opioid antagonists Deadlines approaching for State Revolving
Capitol agenda: WHCD attack jolts Mike Johnson’s big week Senate votes to kickstart partisan funding process for ICE. Here’s how that works GOP Defections Prompt House Leaders to Pull American
Trump to huddle with speaker before reconciliation markups begin Durbin announces retirement, capping off decadeslong career in Congress Connolly to step down as top Dem on Oversight, paving the way