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!
Township decision-making is no walk in the park! You face conflicts of interest, confidentiality concerns, and differing opinions on what’s ‘right’ in just about every decision you make.
This month’s webinar—led by MTA Legal Counsel Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches, PC—offers real examples of ethical decision-making, fiduciary responsibility, and respectful governance, including the emerging debate over NDAs. You’ll get real-world strategies for strengthening public trust in your board’s decisions, all in just one hour. Can’t make the date? We’ll record it so you can watch when it works for you.
(Also counts as full credit for Ch. 5: Holding Township Board Office 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!
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.
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. On-demand recording coming soon! 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.
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