Events
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May 29
Building a Foundation for Attainable Housing-Coldwater
May 29, 2024 10:00AM – 3:00PM ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Community Care and Conference Center, 370 E. Chicago, Coldwater, MI 49036
MSU Extension, in partnership with Region J Housing Partnership, is offering a training to help local government officials and staff explore tools to meet their housing goals.
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May 29
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 29 2024
May 29, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 6-8pm CT West Iron District Library, 16 W Genesee St., Iron River, MI 49935
This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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Jun 3
Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting
June 3, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM
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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Aug 1
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer Series)
August 1, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
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Aug 8
Governing Essentials: Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (Summer Series)
August 8, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Parliamentary Procedure based on Roberts’ Rules of Order, is the most widely used parliamentary authority. This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Aug 15
Governing Essentials: Components of Extraordinary Governance (Summer Series)
August 15, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Components of Extraordinary Governance draws the best ideas together for a thorough overview of board governance. This session will help your board apply the components to impact in your community.
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Sep 16
Changing the World with Your One Vote-an Adulting 101 session
September 16, 2024 5:00PM – 6:00PM Zoom
There are lots of names on a ballot, but how do you decide which box to check? Learn about how to register, and how to select your candidates.