Michigan Townships Association
Upcoming Training
Looking for a guide to the tax collection process?
MTA can help!
Collecting property taxes is a highly visible function of the township treasurer’s office. It comes with significant responsibility not only for the large amount of money collected but also for compliance with the General Property Tax Act. MTA’s full-day Treasurers’ Guide to Tax Collection class—coming to Gaylord Nov. 24 and Lansing Dec. 2—offers a step-by-step guide through the tax collection process. You can’t afford to miss this review of applicable laws, best practices and essential procedures.
Whether you’re new to the process or a seasoned treasurer, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and valuable takeaways to ensure your township’s tax collection is handled efficiently and accurately.
Don’t miss out—register online now to secure your seat and take your tax collection expertise to the next level!
Wondering what we’ll cover? Click here to review all the details and a printable registration form.
Fulfills Chapter 11: Tax Collecting in MTA’s Red Book Ready program.
Strengthen your board's financial foundation with MTA's Winter Academy
MTA can help your board master the fundamentals of township finances, assessing and taxation. Join our Winter Academy at Bay Pointe Inn in Shelbyville this December for one (or both!) of the courses described below:
Township Finances
Tues. Dec. 8th ~ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Includes light breakfast & lunch
We’ll review the board’s role in establishing a powerful budgeting process, techniques for protecting your financial assets, determining the correct amount of reserves and early warning signs of potential financial problems. Fulfills TGA course F-103 (6 credits) and RBR Chapter 8: Accounting, Budget & Lawful Expenditures.
Fundamentals of Assessment & Taxation
Wed. Dec. 9th ~ 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Breakfast served at 8 a.m.
From assessment and board of review meetings, all the way to tax collection, it’s essential that board members have an understanding of how the process works. Learn more about the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A, as well as truth-in-taxation, assessing and equalization. Delve into a variety of revenue sources coming into the township, including millages, administrative fees and special assessments. Fulfills TGA course F-105 (4 credits) and RBR Chapter 10: Assessing & the Board of Review.
Save $50 when you register for both!
Need lodging? Make your lodging reservations with Bay Pointe Inn directly. Hotel details and an online reservation link are available at https://bit.ly/MTA-TGA OR call (888) GUN-LAKE and reference MTA’s Winter Academy. Reserve by Nov. 7 to secure MTA’s discounted rates!
Download the full brochure here or register online today!
Join us live online Nov. 18 for
Now You Know — Drawing the Lines:
Inside the Land Division Act
Amendments to the Land Division Act are paving the way for new development possibilities. Are your township’s zoning and land division ordinances ready? Join MTA Legal Counsel Rob Thall from Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches P.C. as he digs into what’s changed, the impact on townships and what the amendments mean for your community’s planning decisions—all in just one hour.
Can’t watch live? We’ll record it so you can watch whenever it’s convenient.
Click here to register online!
Fulfills Chapter 15: Land Use in MTA’s Red Book Ready program.
Data Center Zoning Ordinance: The Next Step
Did you miss the live webinar? Now available on-demand!
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.
To register, click here.
Access will be provided in 1-3 business days.
For MTA-member township officials only; username and password required.
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.
Build your knowledge & skills through MTA's unique training programs:
Red Book Ready (RBR)
This self-paced learning journey takes you through MTA’s “little red book” 
(Authorities & Responsibilities of Michigan Townships) chapter by chapter. Classes take you beyond the page, pairing practical guidance with real-world scenarios you can apply in your own township. Look for the little red book icon or chapter numbers next to qualifying courses.
Click here to learn more!
Township Governance Academy (TGA)
For over 40 years, MTA’s Township Governance Academy has provided knowledge and skills board members need to make effective decisions that benefit your township.
It’s designed to professionally challenge you and enhance your experience serving as an elected official. Click here for more info!
Have you heard
about our monthly Now You Know lunchtime webinars?
To browse the current lineup or watch recent episodes, click here!
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 help getting started with an on-demand webcast visit our Online Learning Center’s Getting Started page, or check out our FAQs page.