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!
Can township board members serve as election inspectors? How should precinct election inspector appointments be balanced by party affiliation? Get answers to these and other timely election questions at our next live webinar held Wednesday, Sept. 16 at noon.
We’ll review the rules surrounding campaigning during absent voter ballot processing, early voting and Election Day—including the differences between township-owned and private property. We’ll also examine how the new term start date (Dec. 1) impacts election administration and township operations. You’ll get helpful clarification and practical guidance, all in just one hour.
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!
The data center boom is creating a new planning challenge for townships across the state. Where do data centers fit? What issues should townships consider? What should your zoning ordinance address?
MTA legal counsel Rob Thall from Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches, PC offers practical insights into key considerations surrounding data center development.
Access will be provided in 1-3 business days.
For MTA-member township officials only; username and password required.
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, or click here for the full list of past episodes in MTA’s Online Learning Center. Premium Pass subscribers have FREE on-demand access!
Enrolled in MTA’s Red Book Ready program? Look for the “little red book” icon next to webinars that count towards chapter credit. Not yet enrolled in RBR? Click here to learn more.
Sticky Situations: Ethics in Everyday Decisions MTA’s Legal Counsel offers real examples of ethical decision-making, fiduciary responsibility and respectful governance, including the emerging debate over NDAs—all in just one hour. RBR 5
Summer Update: Legislative News from the Capitol MTA’s Government Relations team offers an inside look at the most recent developments at the Capitol. Get the latest on key issues and their impact on your township—all in just one hour.
Meeting Misconceptions: Different kinds of meetings require different rules and techniques—but how can you keep it all straight? This webinar is a clear, practical breakdown of meeting types and requirements, including board etiquette and more. RBR 6
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.
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.