General Township Training
General township training covering broad topics and interests.
No matter your tenure or position, these topics will benefit your township. This category covers topics of general importance and broad interest to townships of all sizes.
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Upcoming Workshops:
November 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Texts, Teams, and Social Media: Public Records and Open Meetings in Everyday Township Work
Track: General Township
Speaker: David Riepenhoff, Fishel, Downey, Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLC
Description: Township business increasingly takes place through text messages, group chats, personal phones, social media, collaboration platforms, and virtual meetings. This session will use practical examples to explain when digital communications become public records, how records should be retained, what officials should avoid discussing electronically, how serial communications can create open-meetings concerns, and what information must be documented in meeting notices and minutes.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
Save The Date
- December 16, 2026 - General Township Webinar
- February 10-12, 2027 - OTA Winter Conference
Dates are subject to change. Please check this page closer to the event for the most updated information. For any questions, please contact Michael Zaky.