The PSATS 2026 Annual Educational Conference, held April 19-22, 2026, offers unparalleled training and networking opportunities for township officials and employees and is the biggest municipal exhibit show of its kind in Pennsylvania.
Clarion County PSATS Boot CampHere we are in Clarion County with new supervisors, administrators and others at one the PSATS Boot Camps for a thorough immersion into township governing.
Represented townships from Elk, Armstrong, Forest, Butler counties. 2026 Clarion County Workshops
When: Friday March 20, 2026 11:00 AM--1:00 PM
Where: Distant Fire Hall, 2239 Madison Road, New Bethlehem, PA 16242 Representatives from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development for both Clarion and Armstrong Counties will be at the Distant Fire Department Hall to provide a presentation of the type of grants available, eligibility requirements and application process. We encourage municipal officials, fire departments and nonprofit organizations to attend. Registration is required. You can call the Clarion District office at (814) 226-9000 or register on the website. 
ESM: Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance Training
The 2026 schedule has been posted for the DGLVR trainings required to be eligible for DGLVR funds! When: July 8 & 9, 2026 Where: Penn West Clarion University, 840 Wood St., Clarion PA 16214 ESM trainings are a two-day classroom session for both new certifications and those seeking a recertification. They are available at no cost to representatives of any public agency involved in the Pennsylvania’s Dirt Gravel, and Low Volume Road Program.
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DOT Grants
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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
PSATS Township Talk
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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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