MSU Extension Public Policy

Events

• Apr 10

  Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning

  April 10, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM

  This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.

• May 5

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): In-Person Session

  May 5, 2025 9:30AM – 12:30PM Crystal Mountain Resort, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

• May 19

  Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls

  May 19, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM

  This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.

• Jun 16

  Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting

  June 16, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM

  This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.

• Aug 5

  Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer 2025)

  August 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

• Aug 6

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session

  August 6, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

• Aug 12

  Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Summer 2025)

  August 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

• Aug 19

  Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Summer 2025)

  August 19, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.

• Aug 21

  Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices

  August 21, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM

  This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.

• Sep 17

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): In-Person Session

  September 17, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Macomb County Extension, 21885 Dunham Rd., Verkuilen Building #12, Clinton Twp., MI 48089

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.