News
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I’m an ex-officio member so I don’t count right?
Published on December 29, 2017
Rules applying to ex-officio members. -
They said WHAT?
Published on December 28, 2017
Follow parliamentary procedure to deal with an inappropriate comment. -
Understanding a caucus
Published on December 21, 2017
Robert's Rules of Order helps understand the purpose of a caucus. -
When to use Division of the Assembly
Published on December 20, 2017
"I'm not sure I heard that clearly." -
U.S. Supreme Court rules on landmark property rights case
Published on December 20, 2017
The Court ruled it is proper to analyze a property as a single unit in assessing the effect of a government regulation. -
New guide connects local government decision-making and community health, safety and welfare
Published on December 11, 2017
Local policy, budgeting, infrastructure and partnership decisions affect immediate and future community health and individual wellness. -
Part I: Michigan county government mandated services and offices
Published on December 8, 2017
This is a brief overview of mandated offices and services in Michigan county governments and links to the definitive paper on the topic. -
Part II: Michigan county government mandated services and offices
Published on December 8, 2017
This is a brief overview of mandated offices and services in Michigan County Government and links to the definitive paper on the topic. -
Why are some elections non-partisan?
Published on December 1, 2017
Some cities' elections in Michigan are partisan while others are nonpartisan. -
Does your Planning Commission prepare its annual report?
Published on December 1, 2017
The Michigan Planning Enabling Act requires Planning Commissions to prepare an annual report to their legislative body that is often overlooked or ignored, but is an important part of a properly functioning local government.