These workshops are eligible for credits in the MTA Township Governance Academy. To obtain credit you must:
1) Register for the entire webcast package in your own name.
2) View ALL segments of the webcast.
3) Take and pass the quiz at the end of the final segment.
4) Complete a Practical Application Committment (PAC) form, and return to MTA via email, mail or fax.
Contact MTA at (517) 321-6467 with further questions about TGA or earning credits for webcasts.
At Your Service: Meeting Township Needs (F-101)
Contains 4 Component(s)This three-part course offers a comprehensive look into how townships provide services to their constituents, from the board's authority, legal requirements and risk management, to evaluating effectiveness and planning for the future. Valid for six TGA credits.
Board Roles & Relations (B-101)
Contains 4 Component(s)This three-part webcast examines your role as a board member, and how each role fits into the board as a whole.
Fundamentals of Assessment and Taxation (F-105)
Contains 3 Component(s)This two-part webcast covers the processes of assessment & taxation from assessment to board of review meetings, all the way to tax collection, as well as other revenue sources townships deal with.
How Boards Make Decisions (B-102)
Contains 3 Component(s)Two-part course on using “knowledge-based” governance to help your board make informed choices with improved outcomes. Valid for 4 TGA credits.
Land Use: Defining Your Township's Future (F-102)
Contains 5 Component(s)This four-part series covers a variety of land use-related topics, from building a great team, to defining your master plan, developing your township's zoning strategy and dealing with new and emerging issues. Valid for 6 credits in MTA's TGA program.
Making Meetings Work More Effectively (B-105)
Contains 3 Component(s)This two-part series will help you structure your meetings to achieve more in less time, with better consensus around the board table. Valid for 4 TGA credits.
Managing Your Township Team (F-104)
Contains 5 Component(s)Also known as "Managing HR in the Township", this four-part series will cover human resources issues all townships face -- from hiring and firing to discipline, compensation and managing volunteers. Valid for 6 TGA credits.
Township Finances (F-103)
Contains 7 Component(s)The webcast version of our popular Township Governance Academy (TGA) class, offering an in-depth look into the board's role in oversight of township finances and other assets. Valid for 6 foundations credits.
Utilizing Strategic Planning (B-104)
Contains 3 Component(s)A two-part webcast of our popular Township Governance Academy class, offering an in-depth look into the strategic planning process for townships, from exploration and the voices that must be heard through developing the plan itself.