Urban Cooperation Strategies

Shrinking budgets demand new approaches, increased efficiency and reduced duplication in local government services. Every township official knows this trend! Identify essential tools necessary to address urban cooperation issues. Explore existing and recent cooperation laws, and identify services and functions that will benefit from cooperation. Hear both positive and negative experiences of other townships, and learn best practices in successful cooperation. Discover strategies for finding common ground, reaching consensus and creating permanent, lasting relationships.

Stephen Schultz

Attorney

Stephen Schultz is a founding partner of the law firm Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes. The firm has been recognized as one of the “Best Law Firm’s in America” by US News & World Report. Steve is listed in the publication “Super Lawyers” as an expert in the field of Labor and Employment Law. For over 30 years, his practice has focused on representing townships in all matters. He is also frequent presenter for MTA and an instructor in MTA’s Township Governance Academy.

Bill Fahey

Attorney

Bill Fahey is a founding partner of the law firm Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes. The firm has been recognized as one of the “Best Law Firm’s in America” by US News & World Report. Bill has represented large and small townships across Michigan for 35 years and regularly teaches MTA workshops on a wide range of township legal issues.

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