Events
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Nov 7
Fall 2024 Citizen Planner via Zoom
November 7, 2024 – December 19, 2024 Zoom
This 6-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
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Nov 14
Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? (Webinar) ~ Passing on Personal Possessions - November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Family feuds are more likely to erupt over treasured possessions than over money. Learn strategies that will help you jump-start conversations about inheritance issues.
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Nov 20
Every Penny Counts: Savings Strategies - November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online via Zoom
This one-hour webinar will discuss where to find the money to save and ten strategies to make savings happen.
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Nov 21
2024 November MCP Webinar: 3rd Annual MCP Showcase
November 21, 2024 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.
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Dec 5
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Winter Series)
December 5, 2024 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.
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Dec 6
Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?
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Dec 11
First Impressions Tourism (FIT) - Community Forum
December 11, 2024 5:30PM – 8:00PM 850 East Superior Street Wayland, MI 49348
FIT helps communities learn about their strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors. In 2024, Wayland received first-time visitors to the community and surrounding area. We are excited to review the results!
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Dec 12
Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices
December 12, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM
This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.
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Dec 12
Governing Essentials: Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (Winter Series)
December 12, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Parliamentary Procedure based on Roberts’ Rules of Order, is the most widely used parliamentary authority. This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Dec 19
Governing Essentials: Components of Extraordinary Governance (Winter Series)
December 19, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Components of Extraordinary Governance draws the best ideas together for a thorough overview of board governance. This session will help your board apply the components to impact in your community.