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Discussing voting and the upcoming election with young children
Published on October 7, 2016
Explain the voting process to your kids and that every vote does matter. -
Emergency communications service in Michigan counties: Part Two
Published on October 5, 2016
The “Guide to Michigan County Government” is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Emergency communications service in Michigan counties: Part One
Published on October 5, 2016
The “Guide to Michigan County Government” is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 2
Published on October 4, 2016
Fall fish migration in full swing at Boardman River Weir/James Price Trap and Harvest Facility. -
Building Strong Sovereign Nations program to hold annual governance training later this month
Published on October 3, 2016
The BSSN program supports tribal efforts to build strong communities, organizations and governments. -
Is it a violation of Open Meetings Act when a quorum of a board attends another meeting?
Published on October 3, 2016
Michigan attorney general clarifies application of Open Meetings Act when a quorum of a board attends a meeting of another board -
Impacts of county government restructuring on the county board
Published on September 30, 2016
Several methods of restructuring county government in Michigan exist, and all make life different for county commissioners. -
Michigan’s optional unified form of county government: Part one
Published on September 26, 2016
The optional unified form is another alternative method for Michigan counties to structure their administrative role. -
Michigan’s optional unified form of county government: Part two
Published on September 26, 2016
The optional unified form is another alternative method for Michigan counties to structure their administrative role. -
Joint Planning Commission involves 11 townships
Published on September 23, 2016
It may be the largest Joint Planning Commission in Michigan, with 11 governments cooperating. The Joint Commission forms one planning commission and one zoning ordinance for the 11 participating townships.