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Land Division Act basics for landowners
Published on March 24, 2020
Current and prospective owners of land in Michigan will benefit from understanding some basics of the Land Division Act. -
Planners must treat similar businesses the same way
Published on February 25, 2020
If planners are required to treat similar businesses in the same way, how can they respond to criticism for approving “too many of the same kind of business”? -
Youth roles in event planning
Published on January 1, 2020
Youth-adult partnerships in action at 4-H Capitol Experience. -
Michigan Open Meetings Act: Understanding closed sessions
Published on December 18, 2019
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act was written to ensure that the governmental decision-making process would be accessible to Michigan residents. -
Public hearing is not only way to involve the public
Published on December 18, 2019
There are many ways to effectively involve the public beyond the public hearing. -
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: Explore the details
Published on December 18, 2019
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act provides requirements on meeting notices, minutes, and keeping the process open to public participation. -
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: An introduction
Published on December 18, 2019
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act was written to ensure that the governmental decision-making process would be accessible to Michigan residents. -
The importance of discussing best practices for continuing education in planning and zoning
Published on December 16, 2019
Continuing education is an important strategy for local government risk management. Bylaws and local policy should also address how much training is appropriate and what topics training should focus on. -
Training, continuing education is best strategy for planning and zoning risk management
Published on December 16, 2019
Continuing education and training is an important planning and zoning risk management strategy for local governments in Michigan. While Michigan has many training opportunities, participation could be greater. -
Bad zoning can be worse than no zoning at all
Published on December 16, 2019
Communities can evaluate planning and zoning programs using performance audit materials from Michigan State University Extension.