Handbook for Municipal Officials

Table of Contents

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Preface

Welcome to public service

Structure of local government

Charter revision & amendment

Boundaries & annexation

Duties of city & village officials

Successful meetings

Local ordinances

Ethics

Influencing state & federal legislation

Training of municipal officials

Written policies & procedures

Municipal service options

Employment & personnel - Updated November 2005

Labor relations

Municipal liability

Election Consolidation Act: What you need to know

Environmental issues

Planning & zoning

Selecting & working with consultants

Authority & internal controls

Budgeting

Purchasing

Financing capital improvements

Special assessments & user charges

Municipal expenditures

Questions & answers

Glossary

Michigan laws of interest to cities & villages

Overview of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act

Overview of the Michigan Open Meetings Act

Sample council rules of procedure

Sample budget ordinance

For more information

Index