Michigan Townships Association

Michigan Townships Association

MTA elects new executive committee

Connie Cargill, treasurer of Golden Township (Oceana Co.), has been elected 2024 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Cargill was elected president of the largest municipal association in Michigan at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference...

Robert R. Robinson Scholarship applications are due by May 31!

Supporting tomorrow’s local leaders The Robert R. Robinson Scholarship, awarded annually by the Michigan Townships Association, seeks to offer financial assistance to students aspiring to leadership roles in their community.

New MI Funding Hub makes grant-searching easier

MI Funding Hub is a new initiative designed to help Michigan communities apply for and track grant opportunities. This online tool can help you better find state and federal grants that align with your township’s needs. The platform allows you to search...

Release of MTA model renewable energy ordinance paused as MPSC issues draft guidance

With the enactment of Public Act 233 of 2023—the new law that shifted siting authority over large-scale renewable energy facilities to the state, MTA has been working with our legal counsel to prepare a sample compatible renewable energy ordinance (CREO)...

Revised Uniform Budget Manual released

A revised Uniform Budget Manual for Local Units of Government was released this week by the state Department of Treasury. This important manual is a key resource for township leaders and staff, as well as auditors and accountants, in applying legal requirements...

Revised Uniform Budget Manual released

A revised Uniform Budget Manual for Local Units of Government was released this week by the state Department of Treasury. This important manual is a key resource for township leaders and staff, as well as auditors and accountants, in applying legal requirements...

Release of MTA model renewable energy ordinance paused as MPSC issues draft guidance

With the enactment of Public Act 233 of 2023—the new law that shifted siting authority over large-scale renewable energy facilities to the state, MTA has been working with our legal counsel to prepare a sample compatible renewable energy ordinance (CREO)...

New MI Funding Hub makes grant-searching easier

MI Funding Hub is a new initiative designed to help Michigan communities apply for and track grant opportunities. This online tool can help you better find state and federal grants that align with your township’s needs. The platform allows you to search...

Robert R. Robinson Scholarship applications are due by May 31!

Supporting tomorrow’s local leaders The Robert R. Robinson Scholarship, awarded annually by the Michigan Townships Association, seeks to offer financial assistance to students aspiring to leadership roles in their community.

MTA elects new executive committee

Connie Cargill, treasurer of Golden Township (Oceana Co.), has been elected 2024 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Cargill was elected president of the largest municipal association in Michigan at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference...

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