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• Municipality Legacy Costs

  Published on March 13, 2013
  

• Kale and kids are a cool combination

  Published on February 16, 2012
  Kale and kids can be a great combination. Give this great tasting and versatile vegetable a try.

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  County government administrative structure, history -- Part 1

  Published on December 23, 2014
  Michigan county government was organized around the idea that popularly elected laypeople were the best form of local government. Later, needs started to shift toward a more central and professional public administration model.

• MSU Extension Zoning Administrator Certificate Program

  Date: Feb 07, 2019
  The MSUE Zoning Administrator Certificate Program teaches zoning administration techniques in ways that reduce legal risks to the zoning administrator and their community.

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  A “ton of money”: how much is that?

  Published on August 11, 2014
  How much is a ton of money? Yes, it is 2,000 pounds but what is the value?

• Lean and team building

  Published on September 20, 2016
  The Japanese proverb “none of us is as smart as all of us”.

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  County government administrative structure, administration today -- Part 2

  Published on December 23, 2014
  Michigan county Government was organized around the idea that electing laypeople was the best form of local government. Later, needs started to shift toward a more central and professional public administration model.

• Women should keep an eye on Social Security benefits

  Published on January 18, 2013
  Will Social Security be enough? Women need to start planning early to ensure they have a strong post-retirement future.

• How the Lean Process helps reduce waste in local and county government

  Published on September 19, 2016
  Counties and local governments are using the Lean process to deliver services to their communities more efficiently and effectively.

• Be frugal when starting a business

  Published on September 17, 2014
  Conserving cash is one of the most beneficial business acumen skills.

• Is the Schedule 1099-C a blessing or a curse?

  Published on February 27, 2014
  Receiving a 1099-C does impact your credit report and score and also has Federal income tax consequences.

• The importance of discussing best practices for continuing education in planning and zoning

  Published on April 20, 2012
  Continuing Education is an important strategy for local government risk management. Bylaws and local policy should also address how much training is appropriate and what topics training should focus on.

• Part 2: Options for local government service delivery

  Published on March 9, 2018
  Alternative tools and service delivery options.

• Part 1: Options for local government service delivery

  Published on March 9, 2018
  Alternative tools and service delivery options.

• Neutral Evaluation Process available to fiscally-stressed communities

  Published on September 27, 2013
  The Neutral Evaluation Process is one of the four options available under P. A. 436 to help communities work through their financial emergency.

• Property taxes 101

  Published on September 4, 2014
  The role of government is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. To fulfill this role, governments at all levels need resources to provide goods and services.

• Is your master plan ready for the 21st century?

  Published on March 9, 2018
  Planning for current and future land use is a vital step in the process of developing local communities.

• Specific duties of a county administrator

  Published on September 8, 2016
  The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan.

• The Board of Review

  Published on March 8, 2018
  What are your appeal rights?

• Reducing federal income tax liability from timber sales

  Published on November 30, 2012
  Forestry experts outline some of the basic tax provisions for income generated from selling timber and point readers to additional on-line forestry taxation resources.