
Read the September issue of Township Focus!
Check out this month’s cover story, “On the Record: Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act,” plus, our feature “Specific rules for township board meetings,” share your

MTA’s Principles of Planning & Zoning book package has information you need to help guide your township’s land use future!
MTA’s library of publications includes three planning & zoning resources written specifically for Michigan townships. Authored by planning & land use expert Steve Langworthy, The Township

Emerging Issues in Emergency services returns to Frankenmuth!
A community that’s truly prepared is one that’s always looking ahead. MTA’s annual Emerging Issues in Emergency Services seminar can help you stay on top

Read the August issue of Township Focus!
Check out this month’s cover story, “What you need to know about the Open Meetings Act,” plus, our feature “What is the FDTA & how

Read the July issue of Township Focus!
Check out this cover story ‘Cultivating an intentional township culture’ & don’t miss our feature, ‘There’s an app for that—Township launches app to keep residents

Content, connections & camaraderie
MTA Professional Development Retreats return this fall! Each retreat offers a learning experience geared to your role on concepts, trends & pressing issues for townships.

Get three can’t-miss classes in one location at MTA’s Summer Training Academy
MTA can help your board structure more effective meetings, understand the elements of assessment and taxation, and hone techniques for managing your township team. Click

Read the June issue of Township Focus!
Read this month’s cover story, ‘Townships and ESTA: An introduction to paid earned sick time’ & don’t miss our feature ‘A lasting legacy: Remembering Robert

New MTA fact sheet explores Earned Sick Time Act, township compliance
A new MTA fact sheet is now available exploring the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and how it applies to townships and township-specific roles,