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The county controller’s role in county government, part 2
Published on September 16, 2016
County controller responsibilities are similar to those of an administrator, with specific differences specified in state law. -
The role of county administrator: Part two
Published on September 13, 2016
The “Guide to Michigan County Government”, a Michigan State University publication, is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
The role of county administrator: Part one
Published on September 13, 2016
The “Guide to Michigan County Government”, a Michigan State University publication, is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Specific duties of a county administrator
Published on September 8, 2016
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
County treasurer, keeper of the money and much more
Published on September 7, 2016
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a source of detailed information regarding the structure, function, and services provided by Michigan counties. -
What is a Headlee Override?
Published on July 25, 2016
What does it mean when a local government unit asks voters to approve a Headlee Override? -
A Refresher on Proposal A and Local Property Taxes
Published on July 25, 2016
Proposal A changed education finance in Michigan, but it also changed the local property tax system. -
What is the Headlee Amendment and How Does It Affect Local Taxes?
Published on July 25, 2016
This election season, some voters will see the term “Headlee Amendment” in a ballot question. So, what does the Headlee Amendment do? -
Seeking financial advice from MSU Extension can boost your budget
Published on June 2, 2016
The “cost” of using MSU Extension’s free money management resources includes time spent reading and applying the material, but it will be pay major dividends in the future. -
Implementing community vision requires detailed strategies
Published on April 1, 2016
All too often, community master plans include wonderfully crafted visions and goals, but fall short on the detail needed in the form of individual strategies. It is detailed strategies that are most likely to lead to plan implementation.