New Commissioner School
November 12, 2020 - December 16, 2020
Zoom Webinar
Contact: For registration questions, contact ANR Event Services at 517-353-3175 or events@anr.msu.edu. For questions about the program, please contact John Amrhein at 231-922-4627 or amrhein@msu.edu.
Who should attend:
Newly elected & experienced commissioners, administrative staff and other elected county officials
What will be covered:
- Learn about County Commissioner roles and responsibilities and the structure of county government
- Explore the basics of county finance
- Learn best practices for leading and participating in public meetings
- Network with other elected officials
Cost: $95 per person
New Online Format for 2020
The 2020 program will take place virtually with a mix of live webinars and self-paced learning modules. The course is designed with location-based cohorts and we encourage you to participate in your region to allow for the best connection with your neighboring commissioners.
Introductory Session - 45 minutes
- November 12 at 9 a.m. - South Central Cohort (Bay, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Midland, Montcalm, Saginaw and Shiawassee)
- November 12 at 10 a.m. - West Central and Northwest Michigan Cohort (Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana)
- November 12 at 11 a.m. - Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Michigan Cohort (all UP counties and Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle)
- November 13 at 9 a.m. - Northeast and Middle Michigan Cohort (Alcona, Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Isabella, Mecosta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Roscommon, and Wexford)
- November 13 at 10 a.m. - Southwest Michigan Cohort (Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren)
- November 13 at 11 a.m. - Southeast and Thumb Michigan Cohort (Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne)
November 12-30 - Self-paced, Asynchronous Online Learning for all cohorts
November 20 at 11 a.m. - Ask an Expert Session and Discussion - 60 minutes - for all cohorts
NCS Webinar Session - Presentation/Networking - 90 minutes
- November 30 at 10 a.m. - Central Michigan Cohort (Bay, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Midland, Montcalm, Saginaw and Shiawassee)
- December 1 at 10 a.m. - West Central and Northwest Michigan Cohort (Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana)
- December 7 at 10 a.m. - Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Michigan Cohort (all UP counties and Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle)
- December 8 at 10 a.m. - Northeast and Middle Michigan Michigan Cohort (Alcona, Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Isabella, Mecosta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Roscommon, and Wexford)
- December 14 at 10 a.m. - Southwest Michigan Cohort (Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren)
- December 15 at 10 a.m. - Southeast Michigan Cohort (Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne)
December 16 at 3:30 p.m. - Closing & Networking Session - 120 minutes -for all cohorts
Technology Requirements:
Below are recommendations for the optimal interactive online training:
- A computer, laptop or tablet with latest version of your browser
- A reliable, internet connection - broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
- Speakers and a microphone - built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
- Latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
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