This publication describes a 1998 law that changed the way state revenue was distributed among cities, villages, townships and counties. It describes how fast growing communities are benefiting at the expense of Michigans slow-growth central cities and inner ring suburbs? 29 pp.

Results and analysis of a study which examined the financial implications of the policy change proposed in HB 4780, which would transfer elections, tax collections and assessment functions from "rural" townships to the county in which the township is located. Sections include Current Property Assessment Process in Michigan, Economics of Property Assessment, Survey Response Demographics, Financial Analysis and Projected Costs, etc. 14 pp.

This publication provides information on laws that affect livestock producers in Michigan. 9 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.

An overview of recent court cases against agricultural operations for sexual harassment. 2 pp.

This publication outlines various federal and state labor laws and explains how they affect Michigan's farm employers and workers.  Laws discussed include:  Federal Wage Law, Michigan Wage Law, Michigan New Hire Reporting, Federal and Michigan Laws on Youth Employment, Federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, Field Sanitation Rules, Michigan Agricultural Labor Housing Law, Federal Worker Protection Standard, Taxes Overview, Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Law, Michigan Civil Rights Law, Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, and Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act .  12 pp.
 

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Revision of E-1597, developed by A. E. Shapley, which replaced E-831  

The publication describes a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling which determined that county boards of commissioners are not subject to the Township Zoning Act when determining the site of, or prescribing the time and manner of erecting county buildings. 2 pp.

There is a logic to the way a zoning ordinance is organized.  This bulletin presents one example of how to codify a zoning ordinance.  The example presents a system that might be used for all zoning ordinances in a county. Doing so can be a public service to help those who work with several different zoning ordinances.  With the standardization of ordinance organization, it is easier for a person using many ordinances to be able to find and compare particular sections. This has been updated to reflect P.A. 110 of 2006, as amended, (being the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, M.C.L. 125.3101 et seq.). Written by Kurt H. Schindler, MSU Extension Regional Land Use Educator.

To learn about local officials’ perspectives on land use and community growth, Michigan State University conducted an opinion survey of county commissioners, county planning and zoning officials, and township supervisors and personnel to assess their level of concern about land use issues and their knowledge and understanding of available planning and regulatory tools. 26 pp.

To learn about local officials’ perspectives on land use and community growth, Michigan State University conducted an opinion survey of county commissioners, county planning and zoning officials, and township supervisors and personnel to assess their level of concern about land use issues and their knowledge and understanding of available planning and regulatory tools. This report contains the findings of the surveys received from township officials only. 42 pp.

Spot Zoning is a Policy Brief prepared by the MSU Extension State and Local Government team. It provides a good primer on what is spot zoning, and how to deal with spot zoning issues. By Gary Taylor

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