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MSU Extension offers local government training on new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act
Published on January 5, 2017
Participants will learn how the new act will impact their communities and what their options are as local government officials. -
What does a drain commissioner do?
Published on October 21, 2016
Make sure you know the job you’re voting for on Election Day. -
New County Commissioner Workshop registration now open
Published on October 12, 2016
MSU Extension and the Michigan Association of Counties co-sponsor the 2016 New County Commissioner Workshops for newly elected commissioners, experienced commissioners, elected officials, and staff interested in learning more about county government. -
Legacy costs tough for Michigan local governments: Part two – Legacy cost challenges
Published on October 10, 2016
Commitments to pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs) have created financial problems for local governments trying to balance budgets with stagnant or falling revenues and rising costs. -
Legacy costs tough for Michigan local governments: Part three – Strategies for legacy costs
Published on October 10, 2016
Commitments to pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs) have created financial problems for local governments trying to balance budgets with stagnant or falling revenues and rising costs. -
Legacy costs tough for Michigan local governments: Part one – Introduction to legacy costs
Published on October 10, 2016
Commitments to pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs) have created financial problems for local governments trying to balance budgets with stagnant or falling revenues and rising costs. -
Joint Planning Commission involves 11 townships
Published on September 23, 2016
It may be the largest Joint Planning Commission in Michigan, with 11 governments cooperating. The Joint Commission forms one planning commission and one zoning ordinance for the 11 participating townships. -
Lean and team building
Published on September 20, 2016
The Japanese proverb “none of us is as smart as all of us”. -
How the Lean Process helps reduce waste in local and county government
Published on September 19, 2016
Counties and local governments are using the Lean process to deliver services to their communities more efficiently and effectively. -
The county controller’s role in county government, part 1
Published on September 16, 2016
County controller responsibilities are similar to those of an administrator, with specific differences specified in state law.