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New online program available: Foundations of Effective County Administration
, October 9, 2024
Registration and online course content is now available for the 2024 New Commissioner School
, September 17, 2024
The Open Meetings Act and remote participation in public meetings
, November 9, 2023
How quickly must a FOIA request be answered?
, September 8, 2021
How are county commissioner districts created?
, June 2, 2021
COVID-19 fiscal strategy and resource guides
, May 22, 2020
Black History Month Spotlight: T.M. Campbell -- America's first Extension agent
, February 15, 2019
Part 2: Options for local government service delivery
, March 8, 2018
Part 1: Options for local government service delivery
, March 8, 2018
Bringing state resources to help with local emergencies and disasters
, March 6, 2018
Why are some elections non-partisan?
, December 1, 2017
County Commissions and the board of review
, September 20, 2017
Engaging the public in local government decisions: Empower
, September 18, 2017
Engaging the public in local government decisions: Collaborate
, September 5, 2017
Ballot petition basics: Michigan 2018
, August 22, 2017
Engaging the public in local government decisions: Involve
, August 21, 2017
Engaging the public in local government decisions: Consult
, August 10, 2017
Engaging the public in local government decisions: Inform
, July 31, 2017
Public participation beyond public comment at open meetings
, July 26, 2017
Who may speak during public comment at an open meeting?
, July 18, 2017
Why do we have public comment at open meetings?
, July 10, 2017
Alternatives to plurality voting: Cumulative voting
, May 1, 2017
Alternatives to plurality voting: Multiple winner elections
, May 1, 2017
Alternatives to plurality voting: Approval voting
, March 23, 2017
Are village president and village manager incompatible offices?
, March 20, 2017
Plurality voting isn’t the only option for elections
, February 2, 2017
Alternative to plurality voting: ranked-choice voting
, February 2, 2017
Electing County Board Officers
, December 12, 2016
LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region
, November 9, 2016
What's the difference between a county sheriff and the local police?
, November 2, 2016
What does a drain commissioner do?
, October 21, 2016
A Refresher on Proposal A and Local Property Taxes
, July 25, 2016
What is the Headlee Amendment and How Does It Affect Local Taxes?
, July 25, 2016
What is a Headlee Override?
, July 25, 2016
How does a ballot proposal get on the ballot?
, June 17, 2016
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Opportunity Zone trainings for local community leaders offered by MSU Extension
, April 16, 2019
Authored Documents
Wellbeing and Employee Retention
, November 10, 2023
Dealing with the Challenge of Economic Uncertainty
, April 20, 2023
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-2: Promote the Vote 2022
, October 11, 2022
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-3: Reproductive Freedom for All
, September 23, 2022
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-1: Financial Disclosure Reports & Legislative Term Limits
, September 23, 2022
Expanding Broadband Access
, July 22, 2022
Rethinking Local Government Budgeting
, April 18, 2022
State Preemption of Local Authority in Michigan
, February 8, 2022
Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition
, August 1, 2019
Voting Laws: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
, September 20, 2018
Legalization of Marijuana: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
, September 20, 2018
Independent Redistricting Commission: Statewide Ballot Proposal White Paper
, September 20, 2018
Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Government:Tourism and the Sharing Economy
, April 4, 2018
Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Government: Gathering the Opinion of Hard to Reach Residents
, April 4, 2018
Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments: Expanding Broadband Access in Michigan
, November 30, 2017
Data-Driven Decision Making: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar
, October 27, 2017
Regulating Medical Marijuana Facilities: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar
, August 1, 2017
Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments: Local Government Finance Reform
, May 16, 2017
Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments: Michigan Energy Policy Reforms
, March 17, 2017
Videos
Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism 2022: Resources and Funding for Sustainability and Climate Resilience (Session 4)
Proposal 22-2: Promote the Vote 2022
Elections and COVID-19
Data-Informed Decision-Making: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar
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Michigan Ballot Proposal Summaries
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