Village council Orientation Materials

Welcome to the Ellsworth Village Council! We’re glad to have you with us and thanks for your willingness to serve your community in this important role. Over the coming months you’ll be gaining firsthand experience in how this board supports our community as it grows. But to get you started, check out the resources below for information on how the Village Council operates and where you can get some basic training on topics related to your new role.  Act 3 of 1895: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-3-1895-II.pdf  Elected Officials Training: https://mml.org/education-events/elected-officials- academy/elected-officials-training-programs/  Most questions are addressed here: https://mml.org/ and https://www.miplace.org/  Michigan Open Meetings Act: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mclact -267- of-1976.pdf and information sheet: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/ - /media/Project/Websites/libraryofmichigan/For-Libraries/Administration/LibraryLaw/Open- Meetings-Act/Open-Meetings-Act-Info-Sheet.pdf  Michigan Freedom of Information Act: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-442-of-1976.pdf Village of Ellsworth Information • Master Plan: https://villageofellsworthmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1803- EllsworthMasterPlan2017.pdf Planning and Zoning Essentials – Training Resources Note: Village Council members have access to funds for training – talk to the Village Clerk for details on how to use those funds.