Elected Officials
Academy Level Three: Governance Award
The Goal
To encourage and recognize the efforts of local elected officials
to achieve an outstanding level of education and leadership beyond that
obtained in Level Two and their continuing dedication to excellence in
municipal governance.
Note: You will receive full EOA credit for repeating a class.
Prerequisites
An individual must have received both the Education Award and the
Leadership Award of the Elected Officials Academy. Upon completion of
the required credits in each program area for the first two awards, all
new credits earned in each program area go toward the Governance Award.
Some credits may be counted toward the Governance Award before requirements
for the Leadership Award are completed. Credits claimed for the Education
and Leadership Awards may not be claimed toward the Governance Award.
Requirements
To receive the Governance Award, elected officials must accumulate
an additional 45 credits beyond Levels One and Two for an Academy total
of 100 credits as follows:
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Conference Attendance |
5 credits |
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Leadership Roles |
10 credits |
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MML Elective Courses |
12 credits |
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Additional Leadership Roles , Elective Courses, Conference Attendance
and/or by attending approved educational programming offered by
other organizations. |
18 credits |
Leadership Roles
Ten credits must be earned by serving in the following Michigan Municipal
League or National League of Cities leadership roles. Service includes
attendance at a majority of scheduled meetings.
*If you have a question about a leadership role you do not see on the
list, please email Colleen Layton, Director, Member Services, at clayton@mml.org
or phone her at 734-669-6320, and she will let you know if it qualifies.
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Service as a Panelist or Speaker at a MML event |
2 credits |
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Service as a Moderator, Invocator or Volunteer at a MML Legislative
Conference or Convention |
1 credit |
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Written testimony before the State/Federal Legislature |
1 credits |
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Oral testimony before the State/Federal Legislature |
2 credits |
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Service as a MML Committee Member (2-year term) |
1 credit/year |
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Service as a MML Regional Officer (1-year term) (3 credits max.) |
1 credit/year |
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Service as a MML Board of Trustees Member/EOA Board member (3-year
term) |
2 credits/year |
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Service as a MML Advisory or Planning Committee Member (i.e. Convention
Planning Committee) |
1 credit/year |
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Service as a MML Michigan Municipal Workers Compensation Fund Board
Member (3-year term) |
2 credits/year |
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Service as a MML Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool
Board Member (3-year term) |
2 credits/year |
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Service as a MML Foundation Board Member (3-year term) |
2 credits/year |
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Service as a MML Affiliate Officer (1-year term) |
1 credit/year |
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Service as a NLC Committee Member (2-year term) |
2 credits/year |
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Service as a NLC Board Member (2-year term) |
2 credits/year |
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Participate in mayors exchange |
1 credit |
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Write an article for MML |
2 credits |
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Show Elected Officials Academy promotional video to others |
1 credit max |
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Sponsor a youth at the convention |
1 credit max |
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Radio/TV Interview (Topic specific interview) |
1 credit |
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Participation on a committee outside the League, functioning as
the chairman only |
1 credit/year |
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Precinct delegate |
1 credit |
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Note: Participation with service organizations such as United Way,
Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, American Legion, VFW, Elks Club,
community foundations, historical societies, only qualifies for a leadership role if served as chair. |
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Conference Attendance
Five credits must be earned by attending MML or NLC Conferences.
The following Michigan Municipal League and National League of Cities
conferences are eligible for credit in Level Three: Governance Award.
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Communications/Community Relations
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Current Issues
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Economic Development
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Board Governance
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Leadership Skills
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Legal Issues for Municipalities
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Legislative Issues/Lobbying Skills
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Municipal Finance
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Personnel Issues
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Planning and Zoning Issues
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Professional/Personal Development
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Strategic Planning
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Technology Issues
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Village Issues
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Attendance at a MML Annual Convention |
2 credits/day |
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Attendance at a MML Legislative Conference |
1 credit |
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Attendance at a MML Regional Meeting |
1 credit |
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Attendance at a NLC Congress of Cities |
2 credits |
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Attendance at a NLC Congressional Cities |
2 credits |
Elective Course Topics
12 credits must be earned by attending MML Elective Courses. Elected
officials enrolled in Level Three: Governance Award may attend as many
elective courses in the following topic areas as they choose:
This handbook contains a list of some elective topics and courses. Promotional
brochures will be mailed as details of the courses are finalized. Elected
Officials Academy credits will be specified on MML workshop brochures.
The list of individual courses is likely to vary in response to the changing
needs of local government.
Advanced Elective “Weekender”
To assist officials in the process of obtaining Level Three credits, Advanced
Elective Weekender classes will be offered periodically throughout the
year. Nine credits will be offered.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday evening
Check-in: 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Elective Class: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
Check-in and Continental Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Elective Class: 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Networking Lunch: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Elective Class: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
These courses will also be offered in a variety of three- to six-hour
programs in the evening and on weekends at different locations throughout
the state year-round.
Other Educational Programming
Credit may be granted for participation in approved educational programs
offered by private or public organizations. (Agenda and proof of attendance
must be submitted.)
Click here for the current Education
Calendar.
The Governance Award
The Elected Officials Academy’s Governance Award will include
a pin and plaque in recognition of this accomplishment. The award
will be presented by the executive director of the Michigan Municipal
League at the appropriate Regional
Meeting and at the MML
Convention.
A special award will be presented at the League’s Annual Convention
for any council or commission in which all members have completed one
or more levels of the Academy. Your city or village is responsible for
notifying the League if this achievement is reached.
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Contact: Colleen Layton, Director, Information & Policy
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Phone: 734.669.6320 or E-mail: clayton@mml.org
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