• Sample #1B: Ordinance to create a planning commission

    Published on April 27, 2022
    Presents an example of an ordinance that creates a planning commission in Michigan.

  • Rethinking Local Government Budgeting

    Published on April 18, 2022
    In this webinar, participants will have a chance to learn more about the concept of fairness in budgeting, and discuss how ideas of fairness impact their own budget process and decisions.

  • State Preemption of Local Authority in Michigan

    Published on February 8, 2022
    In this webinar, Dr. Keith Boeckelman, from Western Illinois University, and Dr. Eric Scorsone, with the MSU, present on recently published research into trends in state preemption as well as discuss examples of preemption here in Michigan.

  • 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.

  • Sample Land Division Review Worksheet

    Published on July 26, 2021
    Sample land division review worksheet for use by the official responsible for approving or rejecting proposed land divisions.

  • Sample Land Division Application

    Published on July 26, 2021
    Sample land division application for use by local government when receiving a request to divide land.

  • Craft Around the World Series China: Michigan 4-H Children's Art Exchange

    Published on June 25, 2021
    This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as creating children's art which tells a story. Every piece of art becomes a visual letter to children in China.

  • Redistricting and Communities of Interest

    Published on March 26, 2021
    A webinar about Michigan's new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and the role communities of interest play in Michigan's redistricting process.

  • Restrictions on Zoning Authority

    Published on March 12, 2021
    This pamphlet is a summary of the limitations placed on zoning in Michigan. There are certain land uses which are exempt from zoning, others which might be subject to regulation but can not be prohibited.

  • Local Government Codes of Conduct: Q&A

    Published on March 2, 2021
    Participant questions and answers from the webinar Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum