How can changes in Legislation affect County Land Commissioners?
- Feb 23, 2018
- 1 min read
Next week MACLC is holding their Annual Meeting in St. Paul, which coincides with the beginning of the Legislative Session...Why?
Politics, changes in laws, new bills being passed all can have an affect on County Land Commissioners. Procedures, protocols, funding and limitations are just a few examples. Can you think of areas and reasons why MACLC would need to stay abreast of legislative changes?
Your post really highlights how important it is for county land commissioners to stay informed about legislative changes, since even small policy updates can impact procedures and funding. It reminded me of a time during accounting finals when I felt so overwhelmed I joked about online Accounting exam takers just to have a bit of breathing room to focus on understanding the material. Staying proactive, whether in law or studies, really helps prevent bigger issues down the line.
I read the post about how changes in legislation can affect county land commissioners and it made me think about how laws shape the work people do every day in local government. When I was finishing a long paper I needed to Hire someone to edit my manuscript late at night because my first draft was messy and I wanted it to read clearly before sharing. That experience reminded me that clear writing makes complex ideas easier to understand.