Events
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Feb 17
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (February 2026)
February 17, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Feb 19
Local Government Policy and Practice: Innovations in Rural Tourism and Placemaking Through Education
February 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The MSU Extension Tourism team will showcase how educational programming is supporting rural tourism and placemaking, strengthening Michigan communities.
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Feb 24
Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (February 2026)
February 24, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.
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Mar 3
Governing Essentials: Ethical Public Service (March 2026)
March 3, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session explores the principles of ethical public service, emphasizing transparency and accountability in governance.
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Mar 19
Local Government Policy and Practice: Data Centers and Michigan's Electric Utilities
March 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Institute for Public Utilities Director Dr. Erik Nordman will share the latest developments regarding data center proposals and how they might affect Michigan's electric utilities, customers, and communities.
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Mar 19
Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning
March 19, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.
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Apr 23
Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls
April 23, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.
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May 14
Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting
May 14, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.
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May 18
In Two Parts: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission; and Defensible Planning and Zoning Decisions - Newberry
May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026 14126 CR 428 Ste A Newberry, MI 49868
This program empowers local officials and staff with information they need to realize plan goals while making defensible decisions.
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May 19
In Two Parts: Roles and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission; and Defensible Planning and Zoning Decisions - Gwinn
May 19, 2026 – June 2, 2026 165 N Maple St, Gwinn, MI 49841
This program empowers local officials and staff with information they need to realize plan goals while making defensible decisions.
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