Resources
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Sample Online Meeting for Local Government (Video)
Published on April 13, 2020
A quick example of one option for conducting a local government meeting online, including directions for elected officials, public comment, and keeping your meeting secure. -
Spartyville PUBLIC MEEING NOTICE (PDF)
Published on April 13, 2020
Example pubic notice for an online local government meeting. -
Spartyville Remote Meeting AGENDA (PDF)
Published on April 13, 2020
Sample agenda for an online public meeting. -
Virtual Meeting Prep: Agendas, Public Notice, and Tips for Success (Video)
Published on April 13, 2020
Tips for what to include in your online meeting agenda, public notice, and best practices for making your local government online meeting a success. -
How To Set Up Secure Zoom Meetings for Local Governments (Video)
Published on April 13, 2020
A brief overview of how to set up a Zoom meeting in order to conduct local government meetings online, and how to use security features to make your Zoom meeting secure. -
A closer look at legacy costs and local actions in Michigan in the wake of PA 202
Published on January 1, 2020
Legacy costs have imposed challenges on local governments in Michigan. The lack of funding for retirement benefits, including pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) such as healthcare, affects the wellbeing of public employees. -
Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook - Volume III: Prioritizing and Implementing Recommendations
Published on September 19, 2019
This volume of the Marquette Area Climate and Health Adaptation Guidebook outlines action steps and further stakeholder engagement options. -
Dealing With the Threat of Invasive Species
Published on September 3, 2019
MSU Extension educator Julie Crick and Emmet Conservation District manager and program coordinator Jackie Pilette discuss the threat of invasive species and the challenges they pose for Michigan communities. -
Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition
Published on August 1, 2019
Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension -
To-do list for what a community should do for economic development in Michigan
Published on September 20, 2018
There are over-riding principles for economic development and community development in a new/global economy. There are four principles that should be the foundation and background for each item on the to-do list.