Tuesday, March 24, 2015

These workshops are available for an additional fee, unless otherwise noted. Advance registration is requested for all pre-conference workshops. Click on the workshop title for registration details.

City-council-lansing-smallEssential Skills for the Elected Official

NOTE: This workshop has been rescheduled for May 15 at the League’s Lansing office. Registrations will automatically be transferred to the new date unless you request a refund.

This session is not only for those recently elected, but for every elected official who wants to serve his or her municipality more effectively. This day-long session can clarify many of the questions that you have had since you assumed office, and it covers basic information about the responsibilities of your office.  At this session, you will be able to network with many new and experienced elected officials. Topics such as conducting meetings, the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, ethics, working with the media, and civic engagement will be covered.

Speakers

Matt Bach, Director, Media Relations
Michigan Municipal League

Sarah Craft, Program Coordinator
Michigan Municipal League

Chris Hackbarth, Director, State Affairs
Michigan Municipal League

Steve Mann, Miller Canfield

Bill Mathewson, General Counsel
Michigan Municipal League

Coco Siewert, Professional Parliamentarian

 

law-books-200x160Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys 29th Annual Advanced Institute

9:00 am-4:30 pm
Stay current on the latest legal issues affecting Michigan local governments. Attendees will hear presentations from experts who will review recent legislation and court decisions as well as current challenges, strategies and examples. You will leave this session with a better understanding of current legal issues and the impact they have on the municipalities you represent. This is also the perfect opportunity to network with your colleagues and exchange ideas and experiences.

Speakers

Panel of experienced experts

 

beer-and-wine-sign-200x160Liquor Licensing: What You Need to Know Now!

1:00-4:00 pm
The Michigan Liquor Code is constantly changing.  Municipalities should be asking: how do redevelopment licenses work? What is the municipalities’ role in approving liquor licenses and permits?  Do we have an appropriate ordinance in place to address the fact that there is less local control in some instances?  How much money does the municipality receive from the State for its share of application fees?  Is there legislation pending to increase fines for licensees who violate the Michigan Liquor Code, and will the municipalities be entitled to any portion of increased fines?  Are we aware of Conditional Licensing and the effect Conditional Licensing may have on the transfer of liquor licenses in cities, townships and villages?  All of these questions and more will be answered during this program.

Speakers

 

 

Civic-engagement-200x160Community Engagement:  How to Constructively Bring the Public into Decision-Making

1:00-4:00 pm
Public participation is a powerful part of the decision-making process but often challenging, if not frustrating. This interactive session explains best practices on how to engage with the community in a more meaningful way through careful design, implementation and communication of community engagement efforts.  A workbook with resources and worksheets to guide your future efforts is included along with hands-on activities.

Speakers

Megan Masson-Minock, ACIP, Principal
ENP Associates

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