Michigan Townships Association
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The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) is a non-profit organization
based in U.S. state
of Michigan
. It is one of the largest local government
associations in the United States
. The MTA was formed in 1953 and now claims nearly 99% of Michigan's 1,242 townships
as members.
in Michigan by representing townships before the Michigan Legislature
.
Non-profit organization
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based in U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. It is one of the largest local government
Local government
Local government refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state.The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or federal government...
associations in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The MTA was formed in 1953 and now claims nearly 99% of Michigan's 1,242 townships
Township (United States)
A township in the United States is a small geographic area. Townships range in size from 6 to 54 square miles , with being the norm.The term is used in three ways....
as members.
Mission
The MTA's mission is to help township officials govern more effectively and provide improved services to the 4 million plus Michigan township residents. The association provides classes, educational conferences, and publications to aid their members' understanding of statutory duties. The MTA also seeks to influence legislationLegislation
Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body, or the process of making it...
in Michigan by representing townships before the Michigan Legislature
Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature is the legislative assembly of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is organized as a bicameral body consisting of the Senate, the upper house, and the House of Representatives, the lower house. Article IV of the state's Constitution, adopted in 1963, defines the role of the...
.