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Click here to view the Sponsorship Opportunities Packet for PSATS' 2019 Conference. Whether it is the workshops, the exhibit show, the line-up of guest speakers or the endless opportunities to network with others, every PA township official and employee has a reason to attend the PSATS Annual Conference.
The PSATS Annual Conference offers an unparalleled training and networking opportunity for township officials and employees, as well as the biggest municipal exhibit show of its kind in Pennsylvania. We look forward to seeing you in Hershey
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PSATS Latest NewsApply for Environmental Grants Funded by Act 13 Impact Fees Beginning Feb. 1
Posted: Tuesday January 15th, 2019 Beginning February 1, the Commonwealth Financing Authority will accept applications... Click here for the full story! Enter Your Joint Project in PSATS’ Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards Program
Posted: Monday January 14th, 2019 Did your township partner with neighboring municipalities and/or the state and federal... Click here for the full story! Enter Your Road or Bridge Project in Annual Contest
Posted: Friday January 4th, 2019 Did your township complete an outstanding road or bridge project in 2018?... Click here for the full story! Grants for Historic Preservation Available
Posted: Friday January 4th, 2019 The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is accepting applications... Click here for the full story! Free Webinar Explains Hazard Mitigation Grants
Posted: Friday January 4th, 2019 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that all... Click here for the full story! Have You Built a Better Mousetrap? Show It Off in Annual PennDOT Contest
Posted: Tuesday January 1st, 2019 Has one of your township employees recently built an innovative gadget or... Click here for the full story! Nominate Supervisors, Secretaries, and Managers for PSATS Leadership Award
Posted: Monday December 31st, 2018 Do you know a township supervisor, secretary, or manager who lives and... Click here for the full story! Funds Available for Rural Fire Departments
Posted: Monday December 31st, 2018 Rural or volunteer fire departments that serve communities with fewer than 10,000... Click here for the full story! |
Upcoming Webinars, Area Workshops & Events
PSATS' Webinar Wednesdays fit your busy schedule!
PSATS is offering a series of webinars on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Each month, the topics will rotate among the four tracks of the PSATS Municipal Government Academy (PMGA): public safety, planning, administration, and public works. PMGA enrollees can earn one secondary credit per webinar. UPCOMING TOPICS January 9, 2019
Do You Need Help Attracting the Right Development? In this webinar, experienced architects from Kimmel Bogrette Architecture + Site will discuss strategies for ways in which municipal officials and administrators can identify uses for municipal assets (land and buildings) and strategies for attracting the right kind of development within their communities. January 16, 2019
Police Pursuit Issues - Law, Agency Policy & Decision Making This webinar will provide an overview on current issues relating to police pursuits, including applicable state law, agency policy considerations, and a discussion of the factors influencing the decision to pursue or discontinue pursuit. Given numerous recent high-profile pursuit cases at the state and national level, this is a great opportunity for municipalities with police departments to stay on top of an important issue. January 23, 2019
DIY Green Infrastructure Projects In this webinar, April Barkasi of Cedarville Engineering will provide participants with easy and effective strategies for identifying and planning low-cost, high-value green infrastructure projects, including detention basin retrofits and rain gardens, that can be constructed utilizing municipal public works staff and area volunteers. January 30, 2019
Document Management Tools for Townships This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the benefits of going digital with their records management converting paper records to searchable digital images, including the benefits of going digital, document conversion best practices, document management software options, and current municipal records retention policies in Pennsylvania. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how to prepare for a successful digital migration project, including planning, scope, budgeting and timelines. February 5, 2019
Act 13 Reporting Instructions for Local Governments During this webinar, Amy Zuvich of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will demonstrate how to file Act 13-related reports through the Act 13 Reporting website. Additionally, Ms. Zuvich will show participants where to locate blank copies of the forms should they wish to continue filing paper copies. She will also address a number of other issues commonly faced by townships making Act 13-related filings, including due dates and reporting years, and will answer other questions frequently received by the PUC, including those relating to what expenditures are allowed under Act 13. February 6, 2019
Communications Preparedness: Planning for navigating Issues and Managing Crises Today's communications require agility and attentiveness to the needs of the public and your community partners and employees. For municipalities, understanding how to leverage effective communications across their websites and other owned content, social networks and through effective media relations requires planning and foresight. Mandy Arnold, CEO of Gavin, a public relations and crisis communications firm, will review best practices and top tips for planning for an issue or crisis situation. Gain key insights into effective communications to avoid a potential crisis, essential steps to starting a communications plan, and messaging with partners under various scenarios. You will have an opportunity to ask questions that will be answered by a communications professional who has managed national and local crisis situations for small and large clients alike. February 7, 2019
Creating an Affordable Retirement Plan The Trustees Insurance Fund, through PSATS, is offering a webinar to provide an introduction to our 457 Plan and help your township officials determine if this is a valuable benefit to offer to the employees. This benefit can be offered to both full-time and part-time employees for a nominal annual administrative fee. The Plan can be set-up for “employee-only” contributions and includes a Roth feature that allows for post-tax contributions. Participants can choose either the Roth or traditional “pre-tax” option – or use a combination of the two. Also, participants in the plan can choose from a wide variety of investment options and enjoy the flexibility of managing their own retirement account. Township officials can offer this Plan as an “employee-only” contribution and pass the low annual administrative fee costs on to the employees, making the plan a “no-cost” retirement benefit for your township. This will be an interactive Webinar; participants will be able to submit questions to the presenter, who will answer them for the entire group. |
Security for Houses of Worship WorkshopWednesday, January 23, 2019 5:30 – 8:30pm
Trinity Point Church of God 180, West Trinity Drive, Clarion, PA 16214 There is no cost to Attend WHO SHOULD ATTEND Pastors, Rabbis, Priests, Clergy, Lay People, Church Staff, Sunday School Teachers, Board Members, Ushers, Greeters, Custodians, Elders, Deacons, Any Servant Leader, Any Faith Pre-registration is required by calling (814) 297-7910 or e-mailing rstahlman@dps.clarion.pa.us Main Presenter: Bob Winters Protective Security Advisor, Pittsburgh US Department of Homeland Security Click on file below to download flyer
PSATS Leadership Development SeriesPSATS is excited to announce an all-new PSATS Leadership Development Series in 2019 for township supervisors, managers, secretaries and other officials/employees. Jim Rowell of Rising Sun Consultants will present six unique, engaging and interactive half-day sessions three times each at various locations throughout the state. While attendees would benefit greatly from participating in all six sessions, the PSATS Leadership Development Series is designed so that each session stands alone, providing attendees the flexibility to take sessions as their schedules permit.
1st session Leadership 101: Effective Supervision and Why It Matters Date: February 5, 2019 Location: Cranberry Twp. Municipal Bldg., 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 To register: https://connect.psats.org/trainingevents/upcoming-events?webproductid=32ad92e5-3a05-e911-a966-000d3a4e7f58 PSATS Municipal Government AcademyToday'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 DCED Offers Free, Downloadable
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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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