Conference Mobile App

Download the free Convention mobile app on your smartphone from your app store by searching for “Michigan Municipal League.” The app will have exclusive information, education session evaluations, and notifications so you won’t miss anything. Available after September 1!

Social Media

Stay connected with all that is going on at Convention and with the League year-round by following the League on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram. For the latest Convention updates, be sure to follow #mmlconv.

Name Badges

Convention name badges must be worn to gain admission to educational, meal, and social functions.

Guest Activities

Guests can be registered with Convention attendees to participate in the Welcome Reception. Guest registration does not include admittance to the Convention General Sessions or Breakout Sessions.

Explore Mackinac Island

Explore all that Mackinac Island has to offer. Check out recommended places to visit during your time on the island!

Meals

For attendees staying at the Grand Hotel, breakfast and dinner, as well as lunch on September 11 and 12, are included with the cost of your room. For those staying off property, meal tickets can be purchased directly from the Grand Hotel for the main dining room. Rates for non-hotel guests are as follows: breakfast $29.13, luncheon buffet $37.76, and dinner $85.23. This applies to all conference and affiliate event meals.

Community Excellence Awards

Voting will take place at the Community Excellence Award voting table on Wednesday, September 11, 4–5:30 p.m., and again on Thursday, September 12, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Evaluations

Evaluation surveys for Breakout Sessions will be available exclusively on the Convention mobile app. An evaluation survey for the overall Convention experience will be emailed following the conclusion of the event.

Core Legislative Principles

In accordance with the League Bylaws, the Board of Trustees will consider statements of policy in advance of the annual meeting. Clerks from member municipalities will be notified when the 2024–2025 proposed League Core Legislative Principles are available on the League website.

ICMA Core Competency Credits

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) offers a voluntary credentialing program to recognize professional local government managers and to promote lifelong learning. To assist managers who are considering or already participating in the program, the League will list one or more of ICMA’s 18 core competency (CC) areas for each of the Convention sessions.

Convention Courtesy Reminders

  • Please be on time for sessions.
  • Please take conversations into the hallway, rather than chatting while a session is in progress.
  • Please turn off the ringer on your cell phone during the sessions. The speakers and the audience will appreciate your courtesy.