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A quarterly review of news and information about Pennsylvania State Roads. Articles include: ARLE Grants can improve road safety, Understanding Temporary Traffic Control fro Special Events, Transportation News Briefs, STIC Spotlight, and Roundabouts, a Proven Safety Countermeasure. LTAP Quarterly Newsletter Click on image to open newsletter |
98th Clarion County Convention
Officials representing townships of the second class in Clarion County will meet Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Knox Fire Hall, Knox, PA for their 98th 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.
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Upcoming Area Workshops
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 July 25, 2018:
Soil Stabilization & Pavement Preservation Techniques This webinar will discuss how townships can benefit by using High Density Polyurethane to help stabilize the soil and preserve pavements from the damages of settling. The speaker will review applicable case studies, discuss the costs and benefits of use (including savings in labor and other costs), and how Liquid Fuels Funds can be used to pay for these projects. August 1, 2018:
How to Apply for FEMA's Public Assistance and Individual Assistance Grants When your township sustains damage from a disaster, FEMA’s public assistance (PA) grants are there to help the township rebuild, while Individual assistance (IA) grants help homeowners rebuild. Local emergency management coordinators are often relied on to help with both grant programs. This webinar, presented by staff from PEMA’s Bureau of Recovery and Mitigation, will review the recent changes to these programs so that EMCs can quickly get the ball rolling for those needing to apply for either grant program to help your township get back on its feet. August 8, 2018
Township Regulation of Wireless Facilities: Making Sense of a Changing Landscape The Commonwealth Court's recent decision in Crown Castle v. PUC means a reset in the area of municipal regulation of wireless communications facilities. In this webinar, Dan Cohen of Cohen Law Group will explain about what steps municipalities can (and cannot) take to regulate this use and provide an overview if potential legislative changes that are afoot in this area. August 8, 2018
457(b) Deferred Compensation 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. August 15, 2018
Environmental Rights Amendment: New Role for Townships? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently dramatically expanded the scope of Environmental Rights Amendment (“ERA”) to the Pennsylvania Constitution. The Court has made it clear that the ERA imposes obligations on municipalities, but it has not clearly defined what those obligations are. This webinar, presented by Martin Siegel, now with Stock and Leader and previously the assistant regional counsel in DEP's Southcentral Regional Office, will review the evolving case law interpreting the ERA, with a focus on what this all means for Pennsylvania local government. August 22, 2018
Visual Review of Recent Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Activities Each year, the Pa. Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies compiles a photo review of recent dirt and gravel road projects as a way to easily share these projects with other municipal officials across the state. If you want to see (and hear) how other municipalities address their dirt, gravel, and low-volume road issues, then join us for this instructive and informative webinar led by the internationally-renown team from the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies at PSU. If a picture of a dirt and gravel road project is worth a thousand words, then 45 minutes of such pictures must be priceless! Join us for what we call “dirt road TV”! August 29, 2018
SNAP, GOOGLE, TWEET - The Constant Noise of Social Media The constant noise of social media presents many issues, challenges and opportunities for all employers. In this webinar (FREE to PSATS members), join Cory Iannacone and John Martin of Pillar+Aught and learn about how your township can best address employee use of social media on township and personal time, ways in which townships can protect themselves when using social media to communicate with their residents, and much more. |
This three-session event was created just for you: newly elected (or veteran) supervisors, other newly elected officials, and new secretaries/ managers. Learn the everyday tasks to running a township, explore the tools and resources available to help you do your job successfully, and experience real-life scenarios through discussion with experienced PSATS members. Click on link below for more information.
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 Tutorial on E-Filing ProcessNeed a refresher on how to e-file forms with the state Department of Community and Economic Development? The Governor's Center for Local Government Services has a free tutorial on the e-filing process available. Click on file below.
The tutorial is a PDF document that covers accessing and logging into DCED's e-filing system, as well as how to file the following documents:
If you have any questions, please contact the Governor's Center toll-free at (888) 223-6837. 
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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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