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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 NewsFEMA's SAFER Grant Application Now Open
Posted: Friday February 15th, 2019 FEMA's Fiscal Year 2018 Staffing for Adequate Fire... Click here for the full story! Deadline Extended for
Rural Broadband Funding Posted: Monday February 11th, 2019 Townships in rural areas that lack high-speed broadband can apply for funding... Click here for the full story! Apply 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!
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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 February 20, 2019
Effective Discipline and Write-Ups for Public Employees Dealing with personnel issues is one of the most challenging aspects of the job for municipal boards, managers, secretaries and others in supervisory roles. This webinar, which will be presented by Christopher Gabriel of Cafardi, Ferguson, Wyrick, Weis & Stotler, LLC, will explain the rules of the road when it comes to discipline and effective write-ups. It will stress common sense, clear steps to take both in meeting with employees and unions, and producing documents that stand up to later scrutiny. The webinar is geared to municipal officials and employees, not lawyers, and is loaded with practical advice for handling disciplinary matters. February 27, 2019
Municipal Stormsewer System Mapping In this webinar, participants will learn about inspection techniques, qualifying/quantifying attributes, and mapping techniques for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4). The webinar, which will be presented by Nate Merkel of Arro Consulting, will cover best practices for visual inspections of the condition of municipal stormwater assets, measuring and cataloging of the structure features, such as size and classification, and how to efficiently and accurately utilize GPS equipment to create data that will be easily read and used in an ArcGIS environment. March 6, 2019
Addressing 101 - The Dos and Don'ts of Address Assignments In this webinar, presenters Kristy Deischer-Eddy and Louise Wennberg will provide real-world examples to illustrate the problems and best practices of address assignments. The webinar will also discuss the use of GIS maps to assist with address assignments and proivde sample addressing coordinator letters. Attendees will have an opportunity to pose specific questions regarding their own addressing challenges. March 13, 2019
Filing Your UC Quarterly Reports This webinar will focus on the UC quarterly report filing process for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PSATS UC Trust. Course content is geared toward the secretary and UC Processor who is new to the filing process or for those who simply need a refresher course. Agenda items include: • Who files the reports • Filing on the Commonwealth of PA site • Computing the taxable wage • Filing on the PSATS Connect site This will be an interactive Webinar; participants will be able to submit questions to the presenters, who will answer them for the entire group. This webinar was first presented in 2018. We are offering it again for those who are new to the quarterly filing process and for those who need a refresher course prior to filing the UC reports for the first quarter of 2019. March 20, 2019
Everything you didn't want to know about Heart & Lung The Heart and Lung Act is a statute that is frequently misunderstood and misapplied. Attorney Michael McAuliffe Miller, from Eckert Seamans will present a webinar whose aim it is to untangle and explain the ins and outs of the Heart and Lung Act. We will discuss eligibility, length of leave and termination of benefits as well as best practices to insure that employees get precisely what they deserve and employers are able to keep people at work and engaged. March 27, 2019
Are there Illicit Discharges from Your Public Works Facility? This webinar will provide you with a framework to assess your public works facilities for the potential of a high, medium or low illicit discharge event while providing simple suggestions for mitigating potential threats. This framework can also be utilized as a tool to prepare for an MS4 audit by showing public works staff how to present their facility to a regulatory auditor. Presenter: Mark D. Harman, P.G., senior project manager at ARRO, is a licensed professional geologist in the Commonwealth of PA. He has 18 years of experience in hydrogeologic studies, erosion and sedimentation control planning, NPDES permitting, MS4 compliance and reporting, stormwater management system design, wetlands delineation, and PA Natural Diversity Inventory studies as well as municipal administration and enforcement. April 3, 2019
Hot Issues in Managing Part-Time Police Officers Because part-time police officers may not be entitled to the same rights as those who work full-time, what should your municipality know when it comes to hiring, disciplining or terminating part-time officers to protect against potential liability? In this webinar, Sheryl Brown of Siana Bellwoar will discuss current management issues, practical tips when dealing with everyday management of a police department with part-time officers, and the current state of the law impacting part-time officers. |
In this abbreviated version of PSATS' popular biennial Boot Camp, newly elected/appointed township supervisors and staff will get a primer on township government that will leave them better prepared to tackle the many challenges they will face in their positions.
Topics to be covered in the Mini Boot Camp include the authority and powers of township boards, personnel management, the Right-to-Know Law, Sunshine Act and Ethics Act, public safety/emergency management, basic budgeting/finance, internal and external communications and more. Click on links below to register and more information
Mini Boot Camp - 3/2/19 - Cumberland County Mini Boot Camp - 3/9/19 - Chester County Mini Boot Camp - 3/9/19 - Washington County Mini Boot Camp - 3/16/19 - Luzerne County 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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