Government and Community
Upcoming programs and events:
Fall 2025 Citizen Planner via Zoom
November 3, 2025 – December 8, 2025 Zoom
This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
December 3, 2025 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.
Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - December 2025
December 4, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting.
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Winter 2025)
December 10, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
Communicating Through Conflict-Van Buren County
December 6, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM
MSU Extension-Van Buren County -57418 County Road 681, Suite A, Hartford, MI 49057A two-hour interactive workshop to give you tools and techniques to better handle heated situations.
Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Winter 2025)
December 17, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.
MSU Extension 2026 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program
January 22, 2026 – February 20, 2026 Mt Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites, Hotel and Conference Center, 2424 S Mission St., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
The MSU Extension Zoning Administrator Certificate Program teaches zoning administration techniques to reduce legal risks to the zoning administrator and their community.
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