Congratulations on your new position and welcome to the Michigan Municipal League! For more than 100 years, the League has provided advocacy, education, and assistance to local officials to help them provide improved services and administration. Your municipality’s membership in the League provides you with access to these services, designed to help you understand your new responsibilities in local government.

As one of your first steps in public office, we encourage you to sign-up for one of our Newly Elected Officials training sessions. These sessions, held in a variety of locations around the state, help educate you on the primary functions you will need to know in your role as a public leader. Check our League Calendar for a session near you.

2026-2027 Training Dates and Options

Topics Covered

• What I’ve Learned as an Elected Official and Q&A
• Overview of Basic Local Government: Council Roles and Responsibilities
• Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Government Finance Overview
• Overview of the Open Meetings Act (OMA)

Questions?

Send us an e-mail or call 800-MLEAGUE (800-653-2483) and ask for the Inquiry Service. We’re here to help!

Once you have completed for Newly Elected Officials training, continue your education by attending an Elected Officials Academy Summit

2027 Training Dates

• February 26-27 – EOA Winter Summit, Virtual
• May 7-8 – EOA Spring Summit, Bay City

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