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Michigan’s Natural Resources As They Relate to Land Use Planning & Zoning
Published on July 26, 2016
To assess the long-term impacts of land use planning and zoning decisions, they must be able to access and understand various types of natural resource information. -
City of Detroit: City Employment Terms
Published on August 14, 2012
This FAQ outlines the events leading to the CET, discusses the implications, and lays out further questions to consider as the city continues to address its financial crisis. -
Proposal A and Headlee Rollback Talking Points
Proposal A and the Headlee Rollback provisions explained. These talking points highlight issues of concern with each provision and offers solutions for consideration.
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Local Government Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum
Published on March 2, 2021
Codes of Conduct are useful tools for government boards. They clarify a person's role and expectations for member conduct. This webinar uses the planning commission as an example of how a code of conduct can be valuable and how other bodies can use them. -
Parliamentary procedure resources
Published on April 11, 2013
The productivity of meetings can be improved when members have an understanding of parliamentary procedure. -
Michigan Budget Policy for the Incoming 2019 Gubernatorial Administration
Published on April 1, 2018
This paper is intended to provide a general overview of key budgetary issues that incoming elected officials can expect to and should be prepared to tackle in the coming years. -
Open Meeting Act Decision Tree
Published on May 31, 2016
Presents a decision tree in the form of a flow chart with “yes” and “no” questions to help a community determine what they may need to do in terms of updating or replacing the resolution or ordinance creating their planning commission and updating or repla -
Elected Officials: Dealing with Constituent Complaints on Planning and Zoning Issues.
Published on May 31, 2016
Elected officials frequently hear from constituents who are unhappy with a decision concerning a zoning permit, site plan, or the enforcement of a zoning ordinance. -
Sample #8: Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Code of Conduct
Published on May 31, 2016
This presents a sample code of conduct and oath of office for a planning commission and a zoning board of appeals in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs which may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent. -
Check List #5 For Processing a Zoning Special Use Permit (including some PUDs) in Michigan
Published on May 31, 2016
This series of pamphlets present a chronological step-by-step checklist to walk a county, village and city, or township through the processing a special use permit (including some PUDs) in Michigan. -
Expected Economic Contributions of Community Solar
Published on October 18, 2021
We estimate the expected economic contribution of Community Solar operations in Michigan based on expected installation and operational expenditures captured within the state's economy. -
A Review of Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Law
Published on May 10, 2017
The paper outlines the four versions of local emergency manager law, and discusses pros and cons of PA 436 of 2012. It outlines four major alternatives to the way Michigan addresses local financial emergencies. -
County Planning: Its Legal Authority and Coordinated Planning
Published on May 31, 2016
Plans adopted by a county have a unique position, and function in Michigan – used for coordination between townships, villages, cities and other government agencies. -
Historic Preservation Easements
Published on May 31, 2016
What is a Historic Preservation Easement? Why Use Easements for Historic Preservation? What Defines a Historic Resource’s Eligibility for a Preservation Easement? What are the Tax Benefits associated with Historic Preservation Easements? -
MSU Extension and AgBioResearch Council Links
Published on May 1, 2013
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Municipality Legacy Costs
Published on March 13, 2013
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Land Division Act
Published on May 31, 2016
The Land Division Act is the Michigan statute for dividing property (exempt divisions, divisions, bonus divisions, re-divisions, subdivisions), establishing local government review and approval of splitting a parcel of land, etc. -
Sources of Information for Forest Products Exporting
Published on November 23, 2015
When managers of small or medium sized businesses initially investigate exporting, one of their most important and time-consuming tasks is gathering information about international business. -
How to take Minutes For Administrative Decisions
Published on May 31, 2016
Taking minutes for the county board, city council or township board is one task. But the job of taking minutes for an administrative body (like a planning commission, zoning board, appeals board) is very different. -
Sustainability Efforts in Local Government
Published on January 20, 2022
City of Holland Sustainability Manager, Dan Broersma shares their success stories and provide first-step suggestions on what local governments can do to recognize and move sustainability forward.