News
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Farmers markets and advisory councils
Published on June 4, 2018
Farmers markets can benefit from the creation of an advisory board, however make sure to consider these five questions to encourage a successful adoption. -
2017-2018 planning and zoning court case summaries now ready
Published on May 22, 2018
The annual May 2018 summary of land use court cases is prepared and available to the public. -
Public safety positions and social security coverage
Published on May 15, 2018
The three Social Security coverage statuses of Michigan’s police officers and firefighters. -
2018 Citizen Planner Advanced Academy
Published on May 7, 2018
Planning for the good, the bad and the ugly of land use. -
Act 345: A viable tool for your community?
Published on April 12, 2018
Act 345 of 1937 authorizes the creation of an Act 345 millage and funding source to fund police and firefighter pensions. An Act 345 millage is not restricted by the Headlee Amendment. -
Attorney General: FOIA does not impose deadline for fulfilling request
Published on March 21, 2018
Michigan AG opinion states that the Freedom of Information Act does not include a deadline for fulfilling a request. -
Part 2: Options for local government service delivery
Published on March 8, 2018
Alternative tools and service delivery options. -
Part 1: Options for local government service delivery
Published on March 8, 2018
Alternative tools and service delivery options. -
Organizational culture
Published on March 7, 2018
One size does not fit all. -
Bringing state resources to help with local emergencies and disasters
Published on March 6, 2018
How do local, state and federal government work together to respond to disasters and emergencies?