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6 Midland Citizens Academy Who Wants to be a Midlandaire? By Liz Foley 10 Intro to Planning & Zoning John R. Jackson, A ICP

18 WeatheringtheStormTogether Roles and Responsibilities of Planning Commissions and Zoning Boards of Appeals Relative to Elected Officials By Jason Ball, A ICP 21 Tips for Developing an Effective Master Plan By Andy Moore, A ICP 26 COVER STORY Being An Effective Leader Starts with Your Ears By Matt Bach 30 Insight into Municipal Finance For the Non-Finance Official By Anthony Minghine

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14 Planning and Zoning Q&A By Paul Montagno, A IC P Megan Masson-Minock, A ICP Chris Nordstrom, PLA & Ben Carlisle, A ICP

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5 Executive Director’s Message 34 Legal Spotlight 36 Municipal Finance 38 Northern Field Report 40 The Lab Report 45 Municipal Q&A 46 Maximize Your Membership

ON THE COVER City of Sterling Heights

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Councilmember Barb Ziarko brings 20 years’ experience to the role of League President. See mml.org for the electronic version of the magazine and past issues.

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INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP Barb Ziarko Focuses on CommunityWealth Building as Our New League President

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Planning & Zoning Basics >> p. 10

Insight into Municipal Finance >> p. 30

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