The Review Magazine Summer 2025

Handbooks Updated in 2024

These handbooks are essential reading material for new and veteran elected and appointed officials in cities, general law, and home-rule villages.

Topics covered include: • Structure and Function of Local Government in Michigan • Roles and Responsibilities of Municipal Officials • How to Select and Work with Consultants • Running Meetings

Numerous appendices include: • Open Meetings Act • Freedom of Information Act • Sample Council Rules of Procedure • A Glossary • Personnel and Human Resources Issues • Special Assessments and User Charges • Planning and Zoning Basics

• Frequently Asked Questions • A Sample Budget Ordinance

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