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  • Emerging Issues in Planning & Zoning
    Contains 4 Component(s)

    Includes four expert-led webinar sessions, now available on-demand, covering a variety of topics including preparing for solar, mining operations, short term-rentals, an intro to planning and zoning for solar and wind, and utility-scale solar arrays. Recorded in 2020. Bonus: MTA Online Plus & Premium Pass subscribers now have free access! Simply click the webcast title to get started now!

    Part one of this three part series will dig into mining operations and short-term rentals and gain insights into how townships can mitigate the legal issues while addressing the concerns of its residents. Review the fundamentals of planning and zoning for both wind and solar energy and learn more about utility-scale, non-residential solar arrays. This entire series combines a how-to guide with real-life practical experiences. 

    Not only has it gone virtual, our ever-popular workshop has been divided into three separate hour-long webinars. The segments include:

    • Mining Operations & Short-Term Rentals
    • Intro. to P&Z for Wind and Solar Energy 
    • P&Z for Utility-Scale Solar Energy 
    • Preparing for Solar Energy (NEW for 2023!)

    Is your township subscribed to MTA Online at the Plus or Premium level? Then this series is FREE to you! Simply login, then click on MY WEBCASTS then search for this title to start watching now.

    Catherine P. Kaufman

    Attorney & Partner

    Bauckham, Sparks, Thall, Seeber & Kaufman, PC

    Catherine P. Kaufman is an attorney and partner at Bauckham, Sparks, Thall, Seeber & Kaufman, PC. Her practice includes all facets of municipal representation, with a concentration on land use, zoning and planning matters. She has served as advisor to municipal planning commissions and zoning boards of appeal, as well as to private citizen and environmental groups. A member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, she has also worked as a land use planner and is active in statewide planning organizations. An honors graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University, she received a Masters in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Wayne State University.

  • Now You Know - Meeting Requirements
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This one-hour webinar covers the differences between a variety of township meeting types, along with the requirements for each.

    Now You Know - Meeting Requirements

    Township board meetings, special meetings, annual meetings, workshop meetings, joint meetings … so many meetings, so little time. Are you confused by the variety of meetings (and requirements) your township board is involved in? Learn from MTA’s Member Information Services Director Mike Selden as he provides clarification on the differences. 

    **Premium Pass subscribers: This webcast is already part of your subscription. To access, login then click MY WEBCASTS, then click the Premium Package link to view this webcast, or to access other webcasts included in your package.**

    Michael Selden

    Director of Member Information Services

    Michael Selden is MTA's director of Member Information Services. As director, he supervises the development and delivery of Association member information programs and services.

    Before joining MTA in November 2015, Selden served as the city manager of Wayland, Mich., for three years. In that role, he prepared and managed the city budget, supervised 22 employees, oversaw multiple city departments and served as liaison to numerous boards and commissions. Selden also served as the city manager of Bangor, Mich., from 2007-2012. He holds a master’s in public administration from the University of Michigan—Flint, where he also earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

  • Elections Tips & Fundamentals Series
    Contains 4 Component(s)

    This series delves into both tried-and-true tips for preparing for an election and new procedures for handling hurdles like cyber attacks, absentee voter ballots, redistricting impacts and more.

    Election Tips & Fundamentals Series

    Townships vary dramatically in size and location, but all have elections in common. Every township runs elections, and each is challenged with doing so safely! While some logistics are tried-and-true, new procedures must be put into place for handling hurdles like cyber-attacks, absentee voter ballots and more. 

    MTA can help! Purchase our Elections Tips and Fundamentals webcast today to learn more about these new challenges, and get tips designed to help you organize and prioritize your elections. This prerecorded webcast series is broken into several watchable segments, allowing you to watch and learn at your own pace (and convenience!) from the safety of your home or office.

    The first segment in the series offers checklists and time management tips, and will even help you troubleshoot those nagging Election Day issues. Examine the absentee voter process, tackle ballot issues and streamline precinct setup. Publications and notices are also be addressed. We take you beyond the legal requirements for conducting elections and explore effective ways to run an election safely.

    Next up, we’ve got what you need to know about election workers. From recruiting to requirements, we hit the highlights. Take away tips on alternates to ensure you have appropriate backup to avoid any unwelcome surprises come Election Day.

    But wait, there’s more! The third segment delves into elections security. Learn how Michigan is securing the polls and managing misinformation. And finally, in the last segment we'll get a more recent update from the Department of Elections, recorded at our Annual Conference in April 2023.

    Cindy Dodge

    MTA Member Information Liaison

    Michigan Townships Association

    MTA Member Information Liaison Cindy Dodge joined MTA in 2006 from Williamstown Township in Ingham County where she served as Clerk since 2005. She has been involved with the township since 2003 as assistant to the supervisor, planning commissioner, and assistant to the planning commission. She is currently a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer. Via phone, fax and e-mail, Cindy provides township officials and employees with information and resources regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She is also the Association liaison for MTA county chapters, develops MIS Department resource materials, and presents workshop and Conference sessions as well as teaching live and recorded webinar courses.

    Lori Bourbonais

    Manager, Election Liaison Section, Michigan Dept. of State

    Jonathan Brater

    Director, Michigan Bureau of Elections

    Sally Marsh

    Director of Special Projects in the Executive Office, Michigan Dept. of State

    Sarah Reinhardt

    Analyst, Special Projects, Michigan Dept. of State

  • Now You Know - Employee, Volunteer or Independent Contractor?
    Contains 1 Component(s)

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

    Now You Know - Employee, Volunteer or Independent Contractor?

    What’s the big deal with classification anyway? In a word, money. Misclassifying your township team can cost a lot of it, including back pay, fines and legal fees. Join MTA’s Member Information Services Liaison Cindy Dodge as she reviews each classification, including exempt and nonexempt, and full- or part-time status, the Fair Labor Standards Act and more. You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! 

    **Premium Pass subscribers: This webcast is already part of your subscription. To access, login then click MY WEBCASTS, then click the Premium Package link to view this webcast, or to access other webcasts included in your package.**

    Cindy Dodge

    MTA Member Information Liaison

    Michigan Townships Association

    MTA Member Information Liaison Cindy Dodge joined MTA in 2006 from Williamstown Township in Ingham County where she served as Clerk since 2005. She has been involved with the township since 2003 as assistant to the supervisor, planning commissioner, and assistant to the planning commission. She is currently a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer. Via phone, fax and e-mail, Cindy provides township officials and employees with information and resources regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She is also the Association liaison for MTA county chapters, develops MIS Department resource materials, and presents workshop and Conference sessions as well as teaching live and recorded webinar courses.

  • Now You Know - Special Assessments for Public Safety
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This one-hour webinar explores the ins and outs of township-wide special assessment districts and their uses.

    Now You Know - Special Assessments for Public Safety

    Special assessments are a tool for funding your community’s infrastructure improvements, but did you know that they can also be used to raise money for police and fire equipment, operations, and buildings? Join MTA legal counsel Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman, & Koches P.C. as we explore Public Act 33 of 1951 including the legality (and controversy!) of township-wide special assessment districts.

     

    **Premium Pass subscribers: This webcast is already part of your subscription. To access, login then click MY WEBCASTS, then click the Premium Package link to view this webcast, or to access other webcasts included in your package.**

    Seth Koches

    Attorney

    Bauckham, Sparks, Thall, Seeber & Kaufman, PC

    Seth Koches is an attorney at Bauckham, Sparks, Thall, Seeber & Kaufman P.C. Prior to joining the firm, Seth worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for 7 years in the Oakland County and Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s office prosecuting cases from simple retail fraud to criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to murder. Seth’s primary practice encompasses nearly every aspect of municipal law including annexation, ordinance enforcement, planning and zoning, and amicus writing. 

  • Now You Know - Planning for a Millage Question
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This one-hour webinar offering a review of township millages, covering differences between new millages and renewals, mandated elements, and much more.

    Now You Know - Planning for a Millage Question

    Is a millage ballot question in your township’s future? You won’t want to miss our next live webinar, led by MTA Staff Attorney Catherine Mullhaupt, on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at noon. As townships grow and revenue sources become more limited, an understanding of voted millages can help township officials finance much-needed programs and services. Learn the nuances between a new millage and different types of renewals, mandated elements of a millage ballot question, tips for scheduling millage questions, and how far a township board can go to promote a ballot question.

    **Premium Pass subscribers: This webcast is already part of your subscription. To access, login then click MY WEBCASTS, then click the Premium Package link to view this webcast, or to access other webcasts included in your package.**

    Catherine Mullhaupt

    Staff Attorney, Member Information Services

    Catherine provides township officials and employees with information and resources regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She writes for the "Hello, MTA...?" and Legal Briefs columns, and other articles in the Michigan Township Focus, develops MIS Department resource materials and webpages, authors MTA publications, and presents workshop and conference sessions, as well as live and recorded online courses.

    She joined MTA in 1991, spending her first nine years in MTA's Education Department writing and editing articles for the Township Focus and MTA publications. She coordinated educational workshops and the annual MTA trade show, and assisted in coordinating the annual MTA educational conference. 

    She was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2006 and is currently the MTA Staff Attorney.

  • What Every Board Member Needs to Know About Assessing
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    This on-demand course covers a variety of assessing topics that all township board members should be knowledgeable about, ranging ethics, to monitoring your assessor, to checklists and timelines to help ensure your assessing is running smoothly.

    What Every Board Member Needs to Know About Assessing

    The township board is responsible for financing and managing the assessment process. You cannot take a hands-off approach or make the mistake of assuming that the job is covered—if something goes wrong, the township board (not the assessor) will be held responsible. Don’t wait until your board is faced with the state’s audit of assessing practices, take the wheel now! 

    Join MTA’s own Cindy Dodge, a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer, for an overview of the board’s role in assessing and walk away with timelines, calendars and a better understanding of who is responsible for what—and why. We’ll review assessing ethics, offer tips on how to respond to a wide variety of public inquiries and so much more!

    This on-demand webinar is geared for every member of your township board, regardless their level of experience. Clerks, treasurers, trustees and supervisors should all take a few steps  regularly to ensure their township’s assessing functions are running smoothly. Not only does this give your township a better chance of passing the state’s audit, it’s a great way to build trust and confidence with your community. Learn what to do if you have concerns regarding compliance and steps you can take to check the quality of your assessing.  We’ll offer insights from both the board and assessor perspective, and explore trouble-spots from a legal and a practical standpoint. You’ll take away tips for monitoring your assessor,  along with a checklist review sheet to help ensure your assessor meets requirements.

    Cindy Dodge

    MTA Member Information Liaison

    Michigan Townships Association

    MTA Member Information Liaison Cindy Dodge joined MTA in 2006 from Williamstown Township in Ingham County where she served as Clerk since 2005. She has been involved with the township since 2003 as assistant to the supervisor, planning commissioner, and assistant to the planning commission. She is currently a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer. Via phone, fax and e-mail, Cindy provides township officials and employees with information and resources regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She is also the Association liaison for MTA county chapters, develops MIS Department resource materials, and presents workshop and Conference sessions as well as teaching live and recorded webinar courses.

  • Now You Know - 2022 Legislative Wrap-Up
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Review the 2021-2022 legislative session, issues impacting township that may come up in lame duck session, plus what's on deck for 2023.

    Now You Know - 2022 Legislative Wrap-Up

    This one-hour session offers a recap of the 2021-2022 legislative session, offering insights into Michigan's "other" duck season and so much more! Listen as MTA’s Government Relations team brings the latest updates following the November election, from an overview of today’s political landscape and what issues may be considered—impacting your township—during the lame duck session, to what may be on deck for 2023.

    **Premium Pass subscribers: This webcast is already part of your subscription. To access, login then click MY WEBCASTS, then click the Premium Package link to view this webcast, or to access other webcasts included in your package.**

    Judy Allen

    Director of Government Relations

    MTA

    As director, Judy oversees MTA’s legislative efforts to advocate on legislation impacting township government. She represents the interests of MTA members before the Legislature and the administration.  

    Judy began working for MTA in 2012 and has previous experience working with state and local governments. Prior to coming to MTA, Judy served as Director of Government and Community Services of Oakland Schools, where she advocated on behalf of 28 districts in Lansing and Washington, D.C. Judy has also served as Chief of Staff to the Senate Majority Leader and was later appointed by then Gov. John Engler to serve as Chairperson of the Michigan State Liquor Control Commission.

  • Now You Know - Tax Collection and Your Township
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Get a quick overview of the tax collection process, along with tips for every member of the board.

    Now You Know - Tax Collection and Your Township

    Tax collection is a mandatory function of every township. Yes, collecting property taxes is your treasurer’s duty, but every board member should understand both the collection and administration process. As treasurers around the state gear up to take on this task, we’ll share an overview of the basics, as well as tips for ensuring the whole board understands how to weigh in when it comes to putting that revenue to work!

    **Premium Pass subscribers: This webcast is already part of your subscription. To access, login then click MY WEBCASTS, then click the Premium Package link to view this webcast, or to access other webcasts included in your package.**

    Cindy Dodge

    MTA Member Information Liaison

    Michigan Townships Association

    MTA Member Information Liaison Cindy Dodge joined MTA in 2006 from Williamstown Township in Ingham County where she served as Clerk since 2005. She has been involved with the township since 2003 as assistant to the supervisor, planning commissioner, and assistant to the planning commission. She is currently a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer. Via phone, fax and e-mail, Cindy provides township officials and employees with information and resources regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She is also the Association liaison for MTA county chapters, develops MIS Department resource materials, and presents workshop and Conference sessions as well as teaching live and recorded webinar courses.

  • Clerks Webcast Package
    Contains 8 Component(s)

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

    Our experts designed (and discounted!) a special package to help you get up-to-speed quickly on the responsibilities that come with your new office. These packages are also valuable for those assuming a new role on their township team and is even a good refresher for those who’ve held their office for some time. Every session is available on-demand, and these hand-picked packages offer significant discounts over individual session rates. You’ll get eight hand-picked sessions for the low rate of $150 and you’ll have one year from the date of your purchase to watch (and rewatch) each session!

    Topics include:

    Elections Update
    FOIA: What You Need to Know Now 
    Managing Adversity & Hostility 
    My Deputy & Me 
    Taking Township Minutes 
    Understanding Unemployment
    What Every Clerk Needs to Know about Personnel Management
    Your Role with the Open Meetings Act 

    Cindy Dodge

    MTA Member Information Liaison

    Michigan Townships Association

    MTA Member Information Liaison Cindy Dodge joined MTA in 2006 from Williamstown Township in Ingham County where she served as Clerk since 2005. She has been involved with the township since 2003 as assistant to the supervisor, planning commissioner, and assistant to the planning commission. She is currently a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer. Via phone, fax and e-mail, Cindy provides township officials and employees with information and resources regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She is also the Association liaison for MTA county chapters, develops MIS Department resource materials, and presents workshop and Conference sessions as well as teaching live and recorded webinar courses.

    Cindy Lakin Morely

    Managing Partner

    Concentric Learning and Development

    Cindy Lakin Morley is Managing Partner at Concentric Learning and Development, where she is a leader in organizational development, performance management and training design and delivery. 

    In her role as Corporate Learning Director at Delta College, she developed partnerships with Fortune 100 organizations such as Dow Chemical and General Motors, to design and deliver local and global learning solutions. In addition, Cindy facilitates a variety of leadership, team-building and communication skills workshops and  has led workshops across the United States, in the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, China, Thailand, Malaysia and India.

    Catherine Mullhaupt

    Staff Attorney, Member Information Services

    Catherine provides township officials and employees with information and resources regarding the day-to-day functions of township government. She writes for the "Hello, MTA...?" and Legal Briefs columns, and other articles in the Michigan Township Focus, develops MIS Department resource materials and webpages, authors MTA publications, and presents workshop and conference sessions, as well as live and recorded online courses.

    She joined MTA in 1991, spending her first nine years in MTA's Education Department writing and editing articles for the Township Focus and MTA publications. She coordinated educational workshops and the annual MTA trade show, and assisted in coordinating the annual MTA educational conference. 

    She was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2006 and is currently the MTA Staff Attorney.