Government and Community
Upcoming programs and events:
Redlining in Michigan: Exploring History, Impacts & Paths Forward
February 27, 2025
6:30PM – 7:30PM 6:30 pm EST Webinar
Join MSU Extension for 60-minute webinar covering the history of Redlining, its impact on communities today, and tools and resources for more equitable communities.
Redlining in Michigan: Exploring History, Impacts & Paths Foward
February 28, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon Webinar
Join MSU Extension for 60-minute webinar covering the history of Redlining, its impact on communities today, and tools and resources for more equitable communities.
Understanding the Land Division Act: Roles, Responsibilities and Real Scenarios - Part 1
March 4, 2025 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
This two-part webinar series will expose local officials to key terms and concepts, roles and responsibilities, and processes and standards related to the Land Division Act.
Understanding the Land Division Act: Roles, Responsibilities, and Real Scenarios - Part 2
March 5, 2025 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
This two-part webinar series will expose local officials to key terms and concepts, roles and responsibilities, and processes and standards related to the Land Division Act.
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Spring 2025)
March 6, 2025
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.
Fiscally Ready Communities: Budgeting for Fiscal Sustainability
March 10, 2025
2:00PM – 3:30PM
This training will provide best practices for local governments' fiscal health including budgeting, long-term planning, dealing with uncertainty, and financial policies and procedures.
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Spring 2025)
March 13, 2025
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.
Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Spring 2025)
March 20, 2025
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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