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An active citizenry is essential for a thriving community. As the government most accessible to the people, townships offer myriad opportunities for involvement—whether it's volunteering as a firefighter, sharing insights during a visioning session on the township's future, participating on a township committee, or seeking elected office on the township board.
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Local governments provide many opportunities for individuals to directly participate in decisions and in the delivery of programs and services. |
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What the requirements to run for elected public office? And what skills and core competencies are necessary to be an effective local leader? |
Helpful links
- Click here for Open Meetings Act
- Click here for Freedom of Information Act
- Click here for Community Dispute Resolution Program (Michigan Supreme Court website)
- Download "Opening the Door to An Active Constituency" (PDF) Michigan Township News, April 2004
- Download The Neighborhood Charrette Handbook (PDF)
- Download "Educating Youth About Local Government" (PDF) Michigan Township News, September 2002
- Click here for International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Click here for Cobalt Community Research, Local Government Programs
- Click here for White House Open Government Initiative