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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.
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.
Being in the 4-H leadership zone by traveling internationally

Published on December 17, 2019
4-H empowers youth to step outside of their comfort zone and into their learning zone to become strong leaders.
Conflict can be resolved if opposing positions and interests are clearly understood.

Published on December 10, 2019
Using “both/and” thinking can move parties toward solutions.
Acts of generosity and kindness: An opportunity for positive youth development

Published on November 8, 2019
Performing acts of kindness helps youth to incorporate qualities of service, kindness and gratitude as a part of their character.
The case for data literacy in public sector organizations

Published on November 8, 2019
Why public sector organizations need to become more data literate.
Code of conduct for planning commissioners and zoning board of appeals members

Published on November 7, 2019
Use of a code of conduct/oath of office is recommended for planning commissioner and zoning board of appeals members. It helps underscore a person’s role, expected behavior, and differences between elected officials and members of administrative bodies.
Not all public participation events are charrettes

Published on November 6, 2019
Charrette is a very specific type of public involvement system for design and planning projects. Do not be fooled by people calling every public participation event a charrette.
Preparation, deliberation and documentation are key to effective government meetings

Published on November 6, 2019
Public planning and zoning meetings go better when each member actively engages in preparation, deliberation, and documentation. These activities occur before the meeting starts and continue for the duration of the meeting.