Experience Governance in Action

The Township Governance Academy (TGA) is a voluntary credentialing program intended to give township board members and other local leaders the knowledge and skills needed to make effective decisions for the benefit of their township.

Created and administered by MTA's Education Center, this program is designed to professionally challenge you and enhance your experience serving as an elected official. The Academy offers new ideas, shares “best practices” in township government and provides a hands-on approach to help you deal more effectively with everyday issues that your board faces.

Why TGA?

What are the top three reasons township officials say that they're part of the Township Governance Academy?

KNOWLEDGE

• "TGA will motivate you to become your township's greatest asset. It has equipped me with the knowledge needed to do a better job as township treasurer."  -Trish Mehney, Treasurer, Long Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.)

TOOLS

• "It is great to have participated in TGA. It has given me additional tools to help me serve my constituents more effectively."  -Linda Evans, Clerk, Allegan Township (Allegan Co.) 
• "TGA introduces elected officials to a variety of tools to help them be more effective. It has helped me understand my responsibilities and how to be able to meet them."  -George Cochran, Treasurer, Kalamazoo Charter Township (Kalamazoo Co.)

CONFIDENCE

• "TGA has given me more confidence and a much improved knowledge of township government. It has helped me understand my duties as a township official, provided improved ways to relate to the public to understand their viewpoints and offered strategies to handle difficult decisions."  -Patricia Staley, Trustee, Wayland Township (Allegan Co.)

Hundreds of township officials have already graduated or are well on their way! Enroll today and join them in obtaining the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to inspire your township board and build trust with your constituents.

• "It feels great to complete the TGA program and see some of the positive changes that our township has made as a result. I received a great education, made networking connections and have some wonderful new friends."  -David Kieft, Supervisor, Muskegon Charter Township (Muskegon Co.)