Upcoming WorkshopsLTAP - Posting and Bonding
Procedures for Municipal Highways When: Thursday April 10, 2025 8:00 AM - Noon
Where: Clarion Township Office, 17382 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258 Many rural roads and urban streets were not built to carry today’s heavy loads. This course reviews laws governing posting and bonding, requirements for developing and implementing a posting and bonding program, and ways to monitor a program. Participants examine a sample bonding agreement. Intended Audience: Individuals responsible for posting weight limits on municipal roadways and issuing permits to haul in excess of those weight limits including: elected officials, municipal secretaries, roadmasters, and street superintendents. Others who would benefit from this course include: law enforcement personnel, engineers, and municipal managers Register: LTAP - Pennsylvania's Local Technical Assistance Program Website LTAP - Bridge and Culvert Inspection Class
When: Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Clarion Township Office, 17382 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258 The Federal Highway Administration requires the inspection of structures over 20 feet in length. This course discusses why the requirements for inspection were established and ownership responsibilities. As an introductory level course, components and terminology of smaller span structures are discussed to aid in reading bridge inspection reports. Components of different bridges, including the approach roadway, deck, superstructure, and substructure are discussed as well as culverts. The course discusses common (and uncommon) failure mechanisms typically encountered on smaller span structures. Three sample bridge inspection reports are reviewed, to familiarize municipal officials and employees with the importance of understanding these reports. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the maintenance of locally owned bridges (particularly spans less than 20 feet), including: elected officials, public works directors, roadmasters and bridge foremen/crew leaders. Register: LTAP - Pennsylvania's Local Technical Assistance Program Website PSATS 2025 Conference
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DOT Grants
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PSATS Township News
Evolution of Procurement: Cooperative Purchasing,
E-Procurement Make Process More Efficient Procurement is no longer just writing a check for goods and services. Local providers, cooperative purchasing, and online sources allow townships to maximize their purchasing power. Take advantage of tips from professionals aimed at mitigating risk and streamlining the process of purchasing. |
TVN Special Episode
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TVN’s Dave Talk
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TVN’s Training Tuesday
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PSATS Show Me the Money
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PSATS Municipal Government Academy
Today's elected and appointed local government officials must have a well-rounded understanding of a host of subjects to provide strong, effective leadership. Rapidly evolving technologies and ever-changing state and federal regulations add to the ongoing challenges. The PSATS Municipal Government Academy provides the educational opportunities and tools officials need to better understand and carry out all aspects of local government administration.
For more information and registration go to the following link: PSATS Municipal Government Academy
Supporting Government: Serving People
CCATO helps Clarion County PA Township Officials succeed in local government
Here at CCATO, we believe that communities are better when we build them together. That’s why we’ve developed an informative website filled with relevant, up-to-date information that can benefit all 22 of our area townships. As an umbrella organization supporting Clarion County’s township officials, CCATO facilitates training and provides resources for leaders in our region’s local government. So take a look around, we think you’ll find that our website is the centralized place you need to help serve your local community.
CCATO helps Clarion County PA Township Officials succeed in local government
Here at CCATO, we believe that communities are better when we build them together. That’s why we’ve developed an informative website filled with relevant, up-to-date information that can benefit all 22 of our area townships. As an umbrella organization supporting Clarion County’s township officials, CCATO facilitates training and provides resources for leaders in our region’s local government. So take a look around, we think you’ll find that our website is the centralized place you need to help serve your local community.
Keeping Government Local
“Because it works.” – a Clarion County township official
Like you, CCATO believes that a localized government is a more effective means of serving our citizens. We feel that the needs of our residents can be better heard and understood by local officials who share the same community.
Your Voice Matters
Communicating your needs in our local, county and state government
Together we can influence our county and state officials to support legislation that is beneficial to each of our townships. Through lobbying, we can help make sure that your local needs are heard and understood.
Your voice matters to us. CCATO helps you join forces with other townships in our county who may be experiencing the same issues you are. It’s good to know that you are part of something bigger that can help get your township’s needs met.
Workshops That Work For You
Sharing key information with our township officials
“Because it works.” – a Clarion County township official
Like you, CCATO believes that a localized government is a more effective means of serving our citizens. We feel that the needs of our residents can be better heard and understood by local officials who share the same community.
Your Voice Matters
Communicating your needs in our local, county and state government
Together we can influence our county and state officials to support legislation that is beneficial to each of our townships. Through lobbying, we can help make sure that your local needs are heard and understood.
Your voice matters to us. CCATO helps you join forces with other townships in our county who may be experiencing the same issues you are. It’s good to know that you are part of something bigger that can help get your township’s needs met.
Workshops That Work For You
Sharing key information with our township officials
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_As part of our commitment to local government, CCATO believes that keeping township officials abreast of changes in state regulations, technology and other areas of pertinent information is crucial. That’s why we provide workshops on subjects like:
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Tax Collectors Workshop - Held during our Clarion County Convention
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