Michigan Townships Association
Upcoming Training
Hot Topics in Planning & Zoning
This evening class, led by MTA legal counsel, reviews what’s new, changing and challenging in township planning & zoning. It’s a how-to guide, based on practical experiences you simply can’t afford to miss! Topics include:
Renewable Energy
Data Centers
Short-Term Rentals
Ordinance Enforcement
Land Division Act Amendments
This popular series often sells out, so don’t wait—register today!
Can’t get away this summer? Our “Now You Know” webinars bring the learning to you!
Join us online August 12 at noon for
Sticky Situations: Ethics in Everyday Decisions
Gain insights into navigating common gray areas and strengthening integrity in your township’s everyday operations—all in just one hour!
Can’t make the date? We’ll record it so you can watch when it works for you.
Click here for more details or register online now!
Emerging Issues in EMS Services
MTA’s annual full-day event brings timely updates, practical insights & strategies for addressing today’s challenges
September 9th
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bavarian Inn Lodge Frankenmuth
Providing emergency and fire protection services is complex—and constantly evolving. MTA can help! Join us as we team up with the state’s leading experts. Discussion includes:
- An Update from the Bureau of Fire Services, led by State Fire Marshal Thomas Hughes, Jr.
- Insights from the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, led by the Division Director of EMS and Systems of Care Emily Berquist
- Peer Support: Helping Your Helpers led by Gregg Ginebaugh, former Fire Chief and Emergency Manager (Ret.)
- How Risk Hides in Plain Sight in Operations led by former Fire Chief Patrick Nelson, Michigan Township Participating Plan’s Risk Control Representative
- Staffing the Station: Employment Law for Paid-on-Call led by Attorneys Chad Karsten & Tom Forgione from Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC
Registration includes continental breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and lunch at noon.
Fall Regional Meetings & UP North Summit
As an MTA member, you belong to the largest community of local government officials in the state. Don’t miss this chance to connect with that community, MTA staff and other municipal experts to discuss the latest issues impacting townships. You’ll get two full days of practical, real-world insights designed to cut through complexity and bring clarity to what matters most—from navigating legal pitfalls and avoiding costly missteps, to financial fundamentals and staying ahead of legislative changes.
Click here to learn more.
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!
Love our Now You Know monthly lunchtime webinars?
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or click here for the current line-up, available live & on-demand!
CONTINUE THE LEARNING
- Meeting Misconceptions: Different meetings require different rules and techniques—but how do you keep it all straight? Get a clear, practical breakdown of meeting types and requirements, including board etiquette and more.
- Dig Up Your Township’s Cemetery Ordinance Uncover key elements every ordinance should include so that it stands the test of time.
- 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.
- And so much more! Visit MTA’s Online Learning Center for the full library of on-demand resources.
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.