Coronavirus/ COVID-19 :: Michigan Municipalities – May 5 Election
On March 27, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-27 (the “EO”) temporarily suspending the rules and procedures related…
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Coronavirus / COVID -19 :: Holding Public Meetings Electronically
Municipalities throughout Michigan have conducted municipal public body meetings electronically via teleconference, videoconference, Zoom, etc. This can be done under…
Coronavirus / COVID-19 :: Michigan Municipalities :: Stay Home & Stay Safe
On March 23, 2020 at 11:00 am, Michigan Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-21 (the “EO”) prohibiting in-person work that…
Coronavirus / COVID-19 :: Michigan Municipalities :: Paying Bills & Ratifying Emergency Actions
Over the past week or two, municipal officials throughout Michigan have had to make emergency decisions, institute temporary policies and…
Coronavirus / COVID-19 :: Update – Municipal Meeting Issues in Michigan
On March 18, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-15 (the “EO”) addressing virtual meetings of public bodies under…
Coronavirus / COVID-19 :: Michigan General Law Township Considerations
Unlike home rule cities and charter townships, general law townships (hereafter, “townships”) do not have charters, and the authority of…