Keynote addresses from Michigan Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and National Association of Counties Executive Director Matt Chase were bookends for a “virtual edition” of the MAC Legislative Conference held April 16-30, 2020.

As Michigan continues to combat the COVID-19 threat, MAC was forced to cancel the usual conference gathering in Lansing that had been set for April 15-17.

“To meet our responsibilities to members for professional development, we have created this free virtual event that extends over two weeks to allow maximum flexibility for participation,” explained Executive Director Stephan Currie. “In addition, all events will be recorded and provided on our website for 24/7 viewing, both during and after the conference.”

Full Conference Content

Opening Keynote: Court Reform in Michigan in 2020 and Beyond – COMPLETED
April 16
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Workshop: Leading your Board Toward Extraordinary Governance* – COMPLETED
April 16
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Workshop: Economic Development and Tax Base Growth Strategies – COMPLETED
April 17
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Workshop: The Water Keeps Rising – COMPLETED
April 21
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Workshop: Handling OMA and FOIA in New Situations* – COMPLETED
April 22
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Podcast 83: Special Live Legislative Update – COMPLETED
April 23
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Workshop: How the COVID Crisis has Affected State and Local Budgets – COMPLETED
April 28
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Closing Keynote: The Federal Government’s Response to COVID-19 – COMPLETED
April 30
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*Qualifies for credit for County Commissioner Academy.