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How should members of a public body handle the approval of meeting minutes if they were absent?
Published on April 8, 2022
What should members of a public body do when it comes time to vote to approve minutes of a meeting that they were not present at? -
Community discussions around housing: Explaining common key terms
Published on March 15, 2022
Discussions about a community’s housing situation can involve many intertwined but distinct terms; this article explains some of the most common. -
The inherent value of a charrette: A discussion with Bill Riddick
Published on March 8, 2022
According to author and facilitator Bill Riddick, charrettes offer transformative opportunities for public engagement and policy-change. -
Conflict of interest rules apply to all communities, regardless of size
Published on February 24, 2022
Often a small community struggles to avoid a “conflict of interest” situation – particularly hard because of its small size. But there are not any exceptions or special dispensation due to the size of a community. -
Shoreline communities and residents take note: New 5-session email class offers introductory lessons on Great Lakes coastal planning and zoning
Published on January 24, 2022
Michigan Sea Grant Extension free resource provides needed science information, tools and resources.