Events
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Feb 9
Fiscally Ready Communities: Budgeting for Fiscal Sustainability
February 9, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This training will provide best practices for local governments' fiscal health including budgeting, long-term planning, dealing with uncertainty, and financial policies and procedures.
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Feb 10
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (February 2026)
February 10, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
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Feb 17
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (February 2026)
February 17, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Feb 19
Local Government Policy and Practice: Innovations in Rural Tourism and Placemaking Through Education
February 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The MSU Extension Tourism team will showcase how educational programming is supporting rural tourism and placemaking, strengthening Michigan communities.
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Feb 24
Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (February 2026)
February 24, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.
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Mar 3
Governing Essentials: Ethical Public Service (March 2026)
March 3, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session explores the principles of ethical public service, emphasizing transparency and accountability in governance.
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Mar 19
Local Government Policy and Practice: Data Centers and Michigan's Electric Utilities
March 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Institute for Public Utilities Director Dr. Erik Nordman will share the latest developments regarding data center proposals and how they might affect Michigan's electric utilities, customers, and communities.
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Mar 19
Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning
March 19, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.
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Apr 23
Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls
April 23, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.
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May 14
Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting
May 14, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.
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