Coping with Conflict Webinar

A free MMA webinar on March 28 will highlight strategies for effective conflict management. Conflict among appointed and elected officials may create a negative environment, hinder communication and collaboration, and impact goals and objectives. Municipal officials have the ability, however, to approach conflict positively and elicit favorable outcomes. This webinar will cover how to skillfully […]

Social Media Best Practices Webinar

Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now for a timely and informative webinar on social media best practices. Panelists will explain how to use social media as a tool to communicate and engage with communities while complying with the unique requirements imposed on municipal officials. They will also discuss social media best practices […]

Managing Municipal Meetings Webinar

Appointed and elected municipal officials may register online for a free MMA webinar on Feb. 7 that will review guidelines for effective public meeting facilitation. Panelists will discuss how to prepare for municipal meetings, highlighting best practices for preparation, assembling an agenda, and managing time efficiently. Panelists will also share strategies for responding to unruly […]

Mayors’ Association monthly meeting

Note: The MMA is not checking vaccination status for in-person meetings, but is advising attendees to keep up with the latest COVID vaccines for which they are eligible. All attendees are urged to take an at-home rapid antigen test prior to attending, and not attend if they have any COVID symptoms or if a household […]

Municipal Finance Management: Resources and Tools Webinar

Online registration is now open for “Municipal Finance Management: Resources and Tools,” a free webinar being co-hosted by the MMA and the Division of Local Services on Jan. 25. The webinar will help appointed and elected municipal officials discover, navigate and use the tools available via the DLS’s robust Municipal Finance Training and Resource Center, […]

First Amendment Audits Webinar

Online registration is open for a free webinar on Jan. 10 on First Amendment audit protocols, given that municipalities are increasingly subjected to “auditors” who record interactions with public officials and post them online. Lauren Goldberg, managing attorney at KP Law, will give an overview of First Amendment audits and how to prepare for one. […]