Resources
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Local Government Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum
Published on March 2, 2021
Codes of Conduct are useful tools for government boards. They clarify a person's role and expectations for member conduct. This webinar uses the planning commission as an example of how a code of conduct can be valuable and how other bodies can use them. -
Incompatible Offices in Planning and Zoning
Published on February 17, 2021
This table is a working draft of incompatible offices with respect to the planning and zoning function of local government. It is based on statutes, Michigan Attorney General opinions, and court decisions, and may be incomplete. -
Sample #1O: Joint Planning Commission Agreement/Ordinance
Published on October 26, 2020
This presents a sample Ordinance and agreement (combined as one) for the creation of a joint planning commission in Michigan. There are many different decisions and ways a joint planning commission can be set up. -
Local Government Response COVID-19 Panel
Published on June 18, 2020
Highlights from a panel of local government leaders reflecting on the first three months of COVID-19 and how their unit of government responded. -
Planning for Re-Opening Local Government
Published on June 8, 2020
Conversations with local government managers about re-opening local government amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Pennsylvania Offers A Curious Case To Explore Alternatives To Early Warning Systems And State Intervention: Can Michigan Keep Its Horses From Wandering Off?
Published on May 5, 2020
The purpose of this report is to apply the Early Warning System (EWS) used by Pennsylvania with Michigan local government financial and socioeconomic data, as a way to assess potential fiscal distress that cities, townships, and counties may experience. -
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.