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New online program available: Foundations of Effective County Administration

Published on October 9, 2024
This new, self-paced online program builds knowledge, skills, and capacity of new and aspiring county administrative officials to navigate the complexities of county governance with confidence.
Zoning and police power ordinances are not the same, and should not be mixed together

Published on September 15, 2023
There are three types of ordinances local government might adopt. Important to focus on the difference between police power ordinances and zoning ordinances.
Michigan Compiled Law may be the preferred way to cite state law

Published on September 15, 2023
There is more than one way to cite state law. There are several reasons to use the MCL citation over the Public Act number.
Qualifications-based selection, not bidding, is best to contract with professional services

Published on August 3, 2023
Many believe governments should bid for jobs over a certain dollar amount. But bids are not always the best selection system. When hiring professional services Qualifications-Based Selection is the better system to use.
The financial behaviors that may support financial well-being

Published on June 15, 2023
If you are concerned about your financial state of being, learn how to manage your money.