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Protecting your community officials with liability insurance
Published on November 15, 2012
Carrying liability insurance helps protect officials in the event of a lawsuit, but it is important to work with your municipal attorney to review the policy’s scope of coverage to ensure that your community’s coverage needs are met. -
Community planning’s dirty word: Sprawl
Published on October 24, 2012
Managing growth can prevent sprawl and encourage the development of prosperous Michigan cities and countrysides. -
Having a voice in your community’s decisions
Published on October 24, 2012
Explore steps you can take to be aware of decisions taking place in your community and to actively participate in the decision-making process with your local officials. -
Advantages of form-based zoning account for its growing popularity
Published on October 24, 2012
Form-based zoning is starting to catch on with local governments in Michigan. There is a long list of advantages of form-based zoning. -
Meeting guidelines and ground rules are basic tools for successful meetings
Published on October 18, 2012
Establish meeting ground rules for positive personal interaction which can assist with consensus decision making. -
Successful entrepreneurial communities share common characteristics
Published on October 18, 2012
Entrepreneurship is recognized as a valuable economic development strategy. Support activities to develop your community’s entrepreneurial support network. -
Form-based zoning becoming popular for its difference from conventional zoning
Published on October 17, 2012
Form-based zoning is starting to catch on with local governments in Michigan. There are key differences between form-based and conventional zoning which has led to its popularity. -
Should site plan review be required for shoreline residential development? – Part 2
Published on September 27, 2012
Requiring site plan review for shoreline residential development in some communities may reduce zoning violations and misunderstandings. Part two of this article outlines specific options for the site plan review process. -
Prepare before heading to the polls
Published on September 26, 2012
Learn more about the Michigan General Election ballot and what to expect to see on it before you head to the polls. -
Avoid conflicts of interest as a volunteer board member
Published on September 24, 2012
Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to their organization and members. Decisions they make must be in the best interest of the organization and not to benefit personal, family or business interests.