News
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Plurality voting isn’t the only option for elections
Published on February 2, 2017
There are other ways to select our elected officials. Is it time to consider some of them? -
Alternative to plurality voting: ranked-choice voting
Published on February 2, 2017
Ranked-choice voting is one of the most common alternatives to plurality voting. How does it work? -
Understanding Tribal Sovereignty
Published on January 26, 2017
What you should understand. -
MSU Extension offers local government training on new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act
Published on January 5, 2017
Participants will learn how the new act will impact their communities and what their options are as local government officials. -
The bridge can help you get from here to there
Published on December 29, 2016
Facilitation tool to help groups move forward. -
Can our meeting be held via conference call?
Published on December 27, 2016
Guidelines for groups wanting to hold meetings using a conference call. -
Climate change and the increasing probability of extreme weather
Published on December 22, 2016
With another record warm year, rising averages are increasing the odds of extreme weather. -
Is a vote of “No Confidence” right for our group?
Published on December 21, 2016
Roberts Rules of Order stays silent on votes of no confidence. -
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part one
Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan. -
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part two
Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan.