Michigan Townships Association
Upcoming Training
MTA's Board of Review Trainings this February
Registration is open for our in-person and online Board of Review Trainings next month! Our Basic/Required class, approved by the STC to meet the PA 660 training mandate, will be offered at ten locations around the state with three online options. Already completed the biennial training requirement? Take your knowledge to the next level with our Advanced Training, available at two locations and online.
Uncertain which class you might need? Click here for details.
For a full list of dates and locations click here, or download the registration form below. Have a particular in-person location you prefer? Several locations sell out each year, so be sure to register early to secure your seat before space runs out!
Not an MTA member?
City or village officials or individuals from non-member townships may still attend MTA training, but must register using the non-member form found here, and must submit payment with the registration form. (Online registration is not available for non-members.)
To learn more or see a full list of dates and locations, click here.
Coming Feb. 18 at noon:
Cloud Control: Navigating Data Center Impacts
(MTA members only)
As demand accelerates, townships are fielding proposals that raise complex questions about zoning, infrastructure capacity, energy use, taxation and local control. This webinar provides timely insights into data centers and the legal considerations officials should understand before an application appears.
You can join us live on Feb. 18 at noon, watch a recording later or both. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from MTA legal counsel and position your township to respond confidently and proactively before a proposal lands on your agenda. Learn how to ask the right questions, identify potential risks and respond thoughtfully and lawfully to data center projects.
Looking for more? Visit MTA’s Online Learning Center for a full listing
of available on-demand training.
The MTA Annual Conference & Expo is back!
Join us as we embark on the Pathway to the Future at MTA’s 2026 Conference & Expo, coming to the Grand Traverse Resort April 20-23.
With more than 50 educational sessions, an exhibit hall filled with 100+ municipal vendors, and plenty of opportunities to build connections with fellow officials, this event offers knowledge and tools to serve your community with confidence and competence. Whether you’re newly elected or a seasoned official, you’ll walk away empowered to lead with purpose.
Remember, you must first register for Conference in order to book hotel rooms in our discounted room blocks when reservations open on Jan. 27!
Download the full brochure or learn more on our Conference website!
Ready to sign up? Register online now!
Take your knowledge to the next level with in-depth pre-conference courses:
- Assessors Renewal: Leadership by Design
Approved by the STC for four (4) hours of assessors elective credit. - Defining Your Township’s Land Use Future
Approved for six (6) TGA Foundations credits. - Understanding Assessing Basics
Satisfies STC training requirement for all uncertified assessing support staff. - Mapping the Money: Strengthening & Streamlining Financial Oversight
Approved for one (1) Red Book Ready program credit for Chapter 8. - Legal Institute for Township Attorneys
Designed by municipal attorneys, for municipal attorneys.
- Assessors Renewal: Leadership by Design
Have you heard about MTA Online?
Is your township considering purchasing an annual subscription to MTA’s Online Learning Center? Click here to read all about it OR Click here to see a list of what’s included in each of the three levels.
Ready to log in and start learning, but need a little guidance? For a written approach, download or print this Getting Started with MTA Online document.
Still have questions? Email education@michigantownships.org to learn more about how your entire township team can get unlimited access today.
To subscribe (or continue your subscription), click here.
Take your leadership to the next level with MTA's exclusive credentialing programs:
Red Book Ready
This free, self-paced learning journey takes you through MTA’s “little red book” (Authorities & Responsibilities of Michigan Townships) chapter by chapter. Earn credits by completing courses that take you deeper into the topics covered within each chapter. These courses will help you develop broad awareness of township roles and responsibilities, and ensure you are equipped for any challenge facing your community. Click here to learn more!
Township Governance Academy
MTA’s Township Governance Academy (TGA) was created to give township board members and other local leaders the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to make effective decisions for the benefit of their township. It’s designed to professionally challenge you and enhance your experience serving as an elected official. Click here for more info!
Upcoming MTA Training
Click the links below for more details!
Coming to a location/laptop near you: February Board of Review Trainings (in-person & live online)
Lunchtime Webinar, Feb. 18:
Cloud Control: Navigating Data Center Impacts (live online & on-demand).
Register now! MTA’s Annual Conference & Expo is coming to Traverse City on April 20-23 (in person & on-demand)
Love the Now You Know monthly lunchtime webinars?
Check out the complete schedule of topics for 2026!
CONTINUE THE LEARNING
New Releases: Did you miss it? Now available on-demand:
- Governmental Immunity: Wait, I Can Get in Trouble for That?! – Ever wonder where the line is between your responsibilities and personal liability? MTA’s legal counsel Seth Koches breaks down governmental immunity in plain language—explaining what protections exist for townships (and their officials!) and where the limits are. On-demand link coming soon!
- Coverage Matters: Surety Bonds & Insurance 101 – Break down the fundamentals of township insurance and surety bonds in plain terms, from what types of coverage your township should have to knowing when it’s time to pick up the phone and call your agent.
- Preventing Chaos: How to Manage Records – Whether you’re new to the field or looking to refine your skills, you’ll gain practical tips on improving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding your township’s records–all in just one hour!
The Now You Know one-hour webinars feature a new topic every month. We record every episode for on-demand access. Click here to see what’s available and get a sneak peek of what’s coming up next.
Ready to take the next step in your learning journey? MTA’s Township Governance Academy is an innovative credentialing program designed exclusively for township officials and leaders in Michigan. Get started today.
Need to register new members of your township team for an MTA training?
Individuals must first be added to your township roster in our database in order to be registered.
All clerks and treasurers from member townships have authorization to make changes to other individuals on the township roster from the MTA website. For detailed instructions, click here.
Please complete this form or email a list of your updates to database@michigantownships.org. Be sure to include township/county, as well as name, title and email address for each new individual. An email address is required to access any live or on-demand online training, or to receive event or purchase confirmations. Email addresses must be unique, and may not be used for more than one individual at a time.
For tips on navigating a live streamed class, visit www.mta.events.
For help getting started with an on-demand webcast visit our Online Learning Center’s Getting Started page, or check out our FAQs page.