Whether you couldn't attend MTA's ​​2025 Annual Conference & Expo,​​​​​​​​ or you added the recorded classes to enhance your in-person Conference experience, our recorded Conference On-Demand is an excellent way to continue your learning journey—and an incredible value. Catch all the action on the main stage and watch 10 recorded classes when (and where!) it works best for you.

Get an overview of the legalities and requirements of the new 2026-2027 ADA requirements for websites, so you can ensure your township's website is accessible and compliant before the deadline.

Two-part course on using “knowledge-based” governance to help your board make informed choices with improved outcomes. Valid for 4 TGA credits.

This three-part webcast will help you learn to identify key values and needs in your community, and explores how to use that information to define your future direction as a township and in regional placemaking.

A two-part webcast of our popular Township Governance Academy Strategic Planning class, offering an in-depth look into the strategic planning process for townships, from exploration and the voices that must be heard through developing the plan itself.

This three-part webcast will offer ways to be more open and transparent with your community, tips for determining what your residents need and want, and tools to keep them informed about your township's activities.

Forecasting revenues is a fundamental part of budgeting and financial planning for your township’s future, allowing you to anticipate resource availability and plan accordingly. Review budgetary concepts and legal requirements, explore best practices for preparing, adopting and monitoring your township’s budget, and walk away with techniques for short- and long-term forecasting.

Gain insights into the key stages of recruitment of your next township manager. We’ll review common pitfalls and offer strategies for negotiating, managing expectations and ensuring the right fit for your township team. Learn tips for working with a recruiter to ensure a successful, seamless selection of a manager who fits your community’s needs.

This package includes eight recorded training sessions with content specifically designed for township clerks.

This two-part webinar will teach you the essential functions and authorities of a township board, differences from the private sector, as well as the basics of governing.

Also known as "Managing HR in the Township", this four-part series will cover human resources issues all townships face -- from hiring and firing to discipline, compensation and managing volunteers. Valid for 6 TGA credits.

Get a handle on the potential financial emergencies in your township fire department with this two hour webinar that delves into funding, cost recover, fire ordinance "must haves", joint authorities and much more.

How do townships borrow money under Michigan’s public finance laws? From financing fire trucks to municipal buildings to water and sewer systems, get invaluable information on the laws and procedures governing municipal borrowing. We will answer the age-old question, “Why can’t the township just get a loan from the bank?”

Get practical tips for making the most of your township meetings.

Get clarification on the differences in various township meetings, plus tips for handling common issues.

Review the types of township boards, commissions and committees, including the procedures for appointments and the authority granted to each type of statutory body.

Hear from a certified assessor about proactive steps you can take to ensure your township's assessing functions are running smoothly.

This one-hour seminar offers a quick overview of township budgeting.

This one-hour webinar explores the different types of employment classification that townships may deal with.

Get a thorough overview of the financial reports townships use, plus tips on recognizing any budget-related red flags.