Presenters: Rebecca McMahon, Director of Legal Services, MMA; Susanne Pilgrim, Staff Attorney, MMA; Kate Dufour, Director of Advocacy & Communications, MMA

Who Should Attend:

This training is a “must” for newly elected and veteran officials-councilors & selectpersons-as well as a wonderful opportunity to learn key points of your new position while networking with officials from around the state. (Qualifies as Maine FOAA Training.)

Course Description:

A perfect opportunity for elected officials to take advantage of the expertise that the Maine Municipal Association has to offer, attain a better understanding of their role as public officials, and stay abreast of ever-changing local government responsibilities and issues.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are our rights and duties as officials?

• Can we hold multiple offices?

• Which of our meetings are open to the public?

• Must we have an agenda and take minutes?

• What ordinances can we enact?

• What are our liabilities and immunities?

• What is a disqualifying conflict of interest?

Participants may find it helpful to have their Municipal Officers Manual available for reference during the webinar. The manuals are available to purchase online at https://ebiz.memun.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Store or by calling the MMA Publications department at (800) 452-8786. The manuals may also may be downloaded for free from MMA’s website (www.memun.org), under the Member Center.

Confirmation and Zoom link FOR ZOOM WEBINAR REGISTRANTS:

Registrants will receive their Zoom link and meeting details directly from MMA Zoom no later than 24 hours in advance. An official workshop confirmation from MMA will follow with further instructions and access to meeting materials.

Please reach out to training@memun.org if you have not received your link the day prior to the training.

SHARED EMAIL ADDRESSES - Important note for webinar registrants! Zoom will NOT allow the same email address to be imported more than once/for multiple users. Please make sure you are NOT using the same email address as another registrant, ie: co-worker, offices using a shared email address when registering for the event.

GROUP VIEWERS:  We understand multiple attendees may be planning to attend this webinar together using one screen or login. At the conclusion of the webinar, please send one email to training@memun.org  within 24 hours to confirm each person in attendance. If you attend via phone or another email address, you must confirm your attendance as well. The email MUST include full names and accurate emails of all participants so that we can send certificates, materials, and track credits in a timely manner. The confirmation of attendance must be received within five business days of the event or credit for attendance and certificates will not be issued and you will be considered a “no-show.” Certificates and credits for all webinars are awarded to registered attendees only.  Certificates of attendance are emailed within two weeks of the training date. 

If you are the only viewer from your email account or Zoom link, there is no need to confirm your attendance.

Please note you are expected to attend the webinar for the full duration in order to receive participation credit and a certificate. Please refer to the cancellation policy if you register and are not able to attend the full duration of the webinar. 

Webinar FAQ’s

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations MMA Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Events:                                                          

Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 9/12/24 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Registration changes (switching from in-person to virtual or vice versa) will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 9/12/24 will be charged 50% of the course fee. Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee.

If you have questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428 or training@memun.org.