PSATS Township News
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CCATO 102nd County ConventionOfficials representing townships of the second class in Clarion County will meet Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Trinity Point Church of God, Clarion, PA for their 102nd Annual County Convention. The purpose of the annual convention is to provide township officials with up-to-date information to help them better serve their residents and to give them an opportunity to exchange ideas on local government issues.
The convention will feature a wide range of speakers. They will inform the officials about legislation affecting townships of the second class, association programs and services for townships, and issues of major importance to townships and their residents. For registration and a listing of the agenda and workshops for the 102nd County Convention click on link below. CCATO's 102nd Annual Convention - Clarion County Association of Township Officials (clarioncountyato.org) CLARION COUNTY BOOT CAMP
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clarion, 325 Perkins Rd, Clarion, PA 16214 The PSATS Boot Camp is a three-part comprehensive introduction to township governance and operations. Taught by experienced township officials and other experts, Boot Camp will get you ready for your new mission with the township! This educational opportunity is for newly elected or appointed township officials who want to be in shape and ready to take on the tasks of this new position. It will also be useful to secretaries and managers who are new to their position or will soon be working with newly elected township supervisors. It is also a great refresher course for seasoned township officials. You will review the everyday tasks of running a township, learn about the many state laws and regulations that you must follow, explore the tools and resources available to help you do this new job successfully, and gain valuable insight by hearing how our experienced instructors have handled real-life situations that you may face. Registration - PSATS Main Session 1: Thursday December 7, 2023, 6-9 PM
Session 1 will be held before the swearing-in/organization meeting. It will address:
Session 2: Saturday March 16, 2023, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Session 3: Saturday March 23, 2023, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Sessions 2 and 3 will discuss:
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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
_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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