{"id":207,"date":"2025-05-06T23:43:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T03:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/?page_id=207"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:15:59","slug":"convention-general-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/convention-general-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Convention General Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 75rem + 2.5rem );margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><nav class=\"fusion-breadcrumbs awb-yoast-breadcrumbs fusion-breadcrumbs-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--awb-breadcrumb-sep:&#039;|&#039;;\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/mml.org\/convention\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 75rem + 2.5rem );margin-left: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2.5rem \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mml-onemagnify-plugin\">\n    <div class=\"mml-header\" style=\"\">\n        <h1  class=\"relative mml-header-h1 flex justify-between items-center text-left !type-page-header-divider\" style=\"color: #002D74; background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-5\">\n    Convention General Information    <\/div>\n<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.25rem;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.25rem;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.25rem;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.25rem;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.25rem;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:-0.016em;--awb-title-line-height:1.42;--awb-title-text-transform:none;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-207-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c5d8ca3b0d450ead4 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c5d8ca3b0d450ead4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c5d8ca3b0d450ead4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#c5d8ca3b0d450ead4\" href=\"#c5d8ca3b0d450ead4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Registration Hours<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c5d8ca3b0d450ead4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c5d8ca3b0d450ead4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October 7, 8 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October 8, 7 a.m.\u20134:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October 9, 7\u201310:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-07ff106eda8ff062f fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_07ff106eda8ff062f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"07ff106eda8ff062f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#07ff106eda8ff062f\" href=\"#07ff106eda8ff062f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">NEW THIS YEAR: Content Tracks<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"07ff106eda8ff062f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_07ff106eda8ff062f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">This year\u2019s Convention introduces five\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">new content<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">\u00a0tracks to help you easily\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">ind<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">sessions aligned with your interests and professional focus. Each session on the agenda will be labeled by track, making it simple to build a personalized experience. Explore <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">Leadership &amp; Governance<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">\u00a0for insights on effective leadership and council dynamics;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">Community &amp; Economic Development<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">\u00a0for strategies that strengthen and grow communities;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\"><strong>Finance &amp; Infrastructur<\/strong>e<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">\u00a0for practical approaches to budgeting, funding, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">infrastructure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">Policy &amp; Advocacy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">\u00a0for the latest on legislative issues and implementation; and <strong>I<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">nnovation &amp; Sustainability<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">\u00a0for forward-thinking ideas on technology,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">sustainability<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135915287 BCX0\">, and the future of local government.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW135915287 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-67591bbc71cca5687 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_67591bbc71cca5687\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"67591bbc71cca5687\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#67591bbc71cca5687\" href=\"#67591bbc71cca5687\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Conference Mobile App <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"67591bbc71cca5687\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_67591bbc71cca5687\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238998537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238998537 BCX0\">The Convention app gives you access to the digital program, Wi-Fi info, plus push notifications so you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238998537 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238998537 BCX0\"> miss anything! It will also allow you to vote for this year\u2019s Community Excellence Award. The app will be available for download in August from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store\u2014search for \u201cMichigan Municipal League.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-23efa0035a84f2e15 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_23efa0035a84f2e15\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"23efa0035a84f2e15\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#23efa0035a84f2e15\" href=\"#23efa0035a84f2e15\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Social Media <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"23efa0035a84f2e15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_23efa0035a84f2e15\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212891784 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212891784 BCX0\">Stay connected with all that is going on at Convention, and with the League year-round, by following the League on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mmleague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MMLeague\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MMLeague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mmleague\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, and now <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/mml.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluesky<\/a>. For the latest Convention updates, be sure to follow #mmlconv<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212891784 BCX0\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212891784 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5ced86bf54c55416e fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5ced86bf54c55416e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5ced86bf54c55416e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#5ced86bf54c55416e\" href=\"#5ced86bf54c55416e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Name Badges <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5ced86bf54c55416e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5ced86bf54c55416e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83748849 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83748849 BCX0\">Convention name badges must be worn to gain admission to educational, meal, and social functions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW83748849 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a0266c18e9dceebeb fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a0266c18e9dceebeb\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a0266c18e9dceebeb\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#a0266c18e9dceebeb\" href=\"#a0266c18e9dceebeb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Guest Activities <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a0266c18e9dceebeb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a0266c18e9dceebeb\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">Guests can be registered with Convention attendees to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\"> in meals and the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">elcome <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">eception<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\"> and vendor reception<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">. Guest registration does not include admittance to the Convention <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">eneral <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">essions, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">reakout <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">essions, or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">ducation <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">ours<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78200357 BCX0\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW78200357 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a9ccebac19e3398c9 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a9ccebac19e3398c9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a9ccebac19e3398c9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#a9ccebac19e3398c9\" href=\"#a9ccebac19e3398c9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Explore Traverse City <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a9ccebac19e3398c9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a9ccebac19e3398c9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\">Explore all that Traverse City<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\">\u00a0has to offer. Check out <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW132036636 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traversecity.com\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW132036636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">recommended places<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\"> to visit during your time <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\">in the city<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132036636 BCX0\">!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW132036636 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cfd45fc2a2cde43ff fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cfd45fc2a2cde43ff\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cfd45fc2a2cde43ff\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#cfd45fc2a2cde43ff\" href=\"#cfd45fc2a2cde43ff\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Meals <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cfd45fc2a2cde43ff\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cfd45fc2a2cde43ff\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">The full Convention registration includes Wednesday lunch and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">elcome <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">eception<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\"> Thursday breakfast, lunch, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">v<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">endor<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">eception<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\"> an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153008276 BCX0\">d Friday breakfast.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW153008276 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6265773f4d34defb7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6265773f4d34defb7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6265773f4d34defb7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#6265773f4d34defb7\" href=\"#6265773f4d34defb7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Community Excellence Awards <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6265773f4d34defb7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6265773f4d34defb7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\">Voting will take place at the Community Excellence Award voting table on Wednesday, October <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\">7<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\">, 4\u20135:30 p.m., and again on Thursday, October <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\">8<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\">, 8 a.m.\u20134<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\">:30<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\"> p.m.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80559117 BCX0\"> Voting is also available digitally via the 2026 Convention app. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80559117 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-205dfb23e6e16c0d3 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_205dfb23e6e16c0d3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"205dfb23e6e16c0d3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#205dfb23e6e16c0d3\" href=\"#205dfb23e6e16c0d3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Evaluations <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"205dfb23e6e16c0d3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_205dfb23e6e16c0d3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW154867334 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154867334 BCX0\">An evaluation survey for the overall Convention experience will be emailed following the conclusion of the event.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW154867334 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-aa157050dddc28f4e fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_aa157050dddc28f4e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"aa157050dddc28f4e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#aa157050dddc28f4e\" href=\"#aa157050dddc28f4e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Core Legislative Principles <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"aa157050dddc28f4e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_aa157050dddc28f4e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW254543943 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254543943 BCX0\">In accordance with the League Bylaws, the Board of Trustees will consider statements of policy in advance of the annual meeting. Clerks from member municipalities will be notified when the 2026<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254543943 BCX0\">\u20132027<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254543943 BCX0\"> proposed League Core Legislative Principles are available on the League website.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW254543943 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f686ae4c8fb20aa1f fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f686ae4c8fb20aa1f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f686ae4c8fb20aa1f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-207-1\" data-target=\"#f686ae4c8fb20aa1f\" href=\"#f686ae4c8fb20aa1f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">ICMA Core Competency Credits <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f686ae4c8fb20aa1f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f686ae4c8fb20aa1f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58302154 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58302154 BCX0\">The International City\/County Management Association (ICMA) offers a voluntary credentialing program to recognize professional local government managers and to promote lifelong learning. 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