MTA Board votes to support initiative efforts to return local zoning authority for large renewable energy facilities
MTA’s Board of Directors recently voted to support the efforts of an initiative petition that would return local control over utility-scale renewable energy facilities to Michigan’s communities. The initiative, led by the group Citizens for Local Choice, seeks to repeal Public Act 233 of 2023—which was strongly opposed by MTA and its members as it […]
Read the February issue of Township Focus!
Read February’s cover story, “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future,” & explore policies & investments that can help keep people in Michigan!
Look What We Have Ahead in MTA Ed(ucation)!
There’s A LOT of great MTA education to look forward to in the upcoming months! From Board of Review Training to our Now You Know live webinars, our 2024 Annual Conference & Expo plus spring classes on elections and zoning, there’s bound to be something geared for your township!
2023 public acts impacting townships
For a complete list of 2023 public acts related to local government, click here!
Don’t miss MTA’s 2024 Board of Review Training
Space is filling up fast for MTA’s 2024 Board of Review Training, coming to 11 in-person locations & 3 online dates! Pick from two options: a basic class that meets the P.A. 660 training mandate or an advanced class, focusing on common trouble spots faced by boards of review. Register today!
Scholarships available for MTA’s Township Governance Academy
TGA offers new ideas, shares “best practices” in township government & provides a hands-on approach to help leaders deal more effectively with everyday issues that townships face. A limited number of scholarships, up to $1,000 each, are available! Applications are due Friday, March 1.
2024 MTA Conference registration is OPEN!
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 from April 22-25 for an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us on January 17 for our Now You Know Webinar!
This month’s webinar topic is Renewable Energy Siting: What’s Next? New laws impacting solar, wind, and battery storage utility-scale renewable energy siting left a great number of questions and uncertainty among townships and their residents. What is the new process for state siting approval? When does a developer still need to go through the township? What […]
Shared clerk compensation resolution does not comply with township legal requirements
We are aware that another association has sent out a statement and sample resolution that they are proposing be used by municipalities to address compensation for the new and expanded election responsibilities resulting from Proposal 2 of 2022 and follow-up legislation adopted for its implementation. While we share the concerns for adequate compensation for all […]
Read the December issue of Township Focus!
Our December issue of Township Focus is hitting mailboxes & available online now. Read this month’s cover story, focusing on the Michigan Legislature’s 2023 fall session & nominate a township official for our first Spirit of MTA Award!