Upcoming Webinars
Wellbeing and Employee Retention - October 24 at 1 PM ET
As workplaces and worker preferences change, many Michigan local governments are facing significant challenges related to employee attraction and retention. A workplace culture that supports employee well-being is one strategy some local units are using to support employee retention. In this webinar, Midland County Administrator Bridgette Gransden will present on Midland County's efforts to support employee well-being and the impact of those efforts on county staff.
Recent Webinars
Sustainability Efforts in Local Government
Hear from the City of Holland on how they have embraced sustainability at the municipal level. Holland’s Sustainability Manager, Dan Broersma, shares their success stories and provide first-step suggestions on what local governments can do to recognize and move sustainability forward.
Local Government Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum
Codes of Conduct can be a useful tool for members of elected and appointed boards. They help underscore a person's role, expected behavior, and set clear expectations for how members will conduct themselves. This webinar uses the planning commission as an example of how a code of conduct can be a valuable tool, and discusses how other bodies can use them as well.
Other previous webinars are recorded and available by clicking on the Resources tab.
Potential Future Topics
Topics are always subject to change based on interest and emerging issues.
- Assessing and Addressing Local Service Needs
- Road and Transportation Funding
- Tourism and short-term rentals
- Public Engagement on “Wicked” Issues
- Strategic Planning in Local Government
- Fiscal Sustainability
- Engaging the Public in the Budget Process
Contact
Eric Walcott, MSU Extension, walcott3@msu.edu
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