Michigan Townships Association
Make the most of your lunch break with MTA’s lunchtime learning series, Now You Know. These live one-hour webinars provide timely updates, insights from our experts and a chance to get your questions answered in real time. Join us on Wednesday, June 14 at noon for our next webinar:
Townships operate in a world of laws. Your relationship with your township attorney is important, but equally important is setting (and communicating) expectations so your entire board understands the process. MTA can help in just one hour! Join us as we partner with MTA legal counsel for our next live webinar on June 14 at noon. You’ll gain insights into best practices for utilizing your townships legal counsel to ensure you are operating lawfully but also in a fiscally responsible manner. Explore issues specific to townships, including typical compensation scenarios, tips for avoiding unnecessary legal risks and more.Click here to register now.
This all-new educational experience brings classes featured in other areas of the state throughout the year to the U.P. all at once in a convenient, and compact, format! Join us at the Island Resort in Harris (west of Escanaba) for a session, a day or both days, based on your areas of interest. Topics include cemetery management, financial fundamentals, planning & zoning insights and hot topics for township fire departments. Read all about it in your June magazine or use the links below!
Register online now or click here for the full brochure with class descriptions.
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Retreats are back and better than ever! Connect with MTA and your fellow officials this fall at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs for two days of exclusive learning, networking and fun. You’ll walk away with insights tailored to your role in the township and connections that will last a lifetime. Registration materials are coming soon! Click here for dates and locations.
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. For a more visual approach, watch this helpful video tutorial. 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 to visit our online store.
Each chapter within the “little red book” corresponds with a class (or two!) that takes you deeper into the topics covered within that chapter. Given that classes vary widely in time and depth-from 75 minutes to several hours-you may need to take more than one to get the job done. Some classes may cover an […]
The Township Governance Academy (TGA) is a voluntary credentialing program intended to give township board members and other local leaders the 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.
Eliminate travel costs and schedule conflicts with this convenient, affordable option that delivers education directly to your desktop. Learn at your own pace (and convenience!) from the safety of your home office or township hall.
A Year Ahead in Ed
Team MTA is excited to share what educational offerings we have in store for you in 2023 so that you—and your entire township team—can plan ahead. Click here to learn more.
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 from member townships have authorization to make changes to other individuals on the township roster from the MTA website. For detailed instructions, click here.
Not the clerk, but need to make updates?
Please complete this form or email 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.
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