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New Officials Training Webcasts

Newly elected to township office? MTA has the training you need

When new officials come in to office or assume a new role on the township board, we know there is so much to learn. From participating on an elected board, to all those statutory duties, and just getting acclimated to township government, it can feel like a lot. And it’s OK. Because MTA is here to help.

Ask any experienced official and they'll tell you where to turn for guidance, training and information: the Michigan Townships Association. Here’s a bit of what we have in store to help you and others at your township transition into the new term without a hitch, continuing to serve your residents and community as efficiently and positively as possible.

Get started right with MTA's New Officials Training 

No one understands townships or your roles and responsibilities like MTA. Our unparalleled, in-depth New Officials Training, now available in a convenient on-demand format, helps those new to township government get up to speed on their roles and responsibilities. This intensive training, geared to ALL elected offices (and deputies!), is designed to introduce those new to the board to what they need to know as they attend their first meetings and take on administrative duties. Our experienced, incomparable Member Information Services team—Michael Selden, Catherine Mullhaupt, Cindy Dodge and Judy Bigney—share their municipal expertise, offering accessible information and insights into the “hows and whys” of township government. Breakout sessions are targeted to each office, so you learn exactly what you need to know to do your job well.

Click the link below for your elected office to learn more or register now!

Attention township treasurers!

An updated version of MTA’s valued Treasurers’ Guide to Tax Collection course is now available on-demand. The multi-part course offers an overview of the tax collection process from start to finish. Highlights including everything from preparation of the tax bill through summer and winter taxes, all the way to accounting for (and disbursement of) collections. Participants will take away tips on duties, deadlines and important dates on the tax calendar. We’ll even tackle some of the more challenging aspects, including summer tax deferments, delinquent personal property tax collection methods and settlement. This is also a great educational opportunity for those seasoned treasurers looking for a refresher, or deputies getting up to speed on their duties.

Click here for details!