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Upcoming Workshops
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:
Annual Township Organizational Meeting
The board of supervisors’ annual organization meeting required by Section 602 of the Second-Class Township Code shall meet at a convenient time and place on the first Monday in January of each year. If the first Monday is a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held the following day. This year’s supervisors’ annual organization meeting must be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The elected auditors’ annual organization meeting must be held the following day, Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Township Organizational Meeting Checklist Are you a new township official? Does your township have a newly elected official? Will you be appointing a new official? If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to have them complete an oath of office in accordance with section 501 of the Second-Class Township Code. Before assuming the duties of office, newly elected and re-elected township supervisors must take an oath of office to support the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to perform the duties of office with fidelity. Please be advised that in accordance with Section 501 of the Township Code, the oath of office must be administered by a notary public, district justice, or judge. A copy of the oath must also be filed with the township secretary before assuming the duties of the office. (The Clarion County Bureau of Elections will notarize at no cost) |
DOT Grants
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LTAP Unpaved & Gravel Roads workshopSome photos from the LTAP Unpaved & Gravel Roads workshop sponsored by Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission. The workshop was held at the Clarion Township Building on Tuesday November 14, 2023.
Items presented by Sam Gregory, instructor, included: Components of a Road Unpaved & gravel Road Maintenance Areas of Concern Materials Selection The Importance of Drainage Upgrading Unpaved Roads Traffic Control |
Permitting WorkshopSome photos from the Permitting workshop hosted by the Clarion County Association of Township Officials. The workshop was held at the Clarion Township Building on Thursday November 16, 2023.
Presenters were: Alicia Ramsey, Clarion Conservation District Caroline Griebel, Clarion County Assessment Leah Smith, Clarion County GIS Department Kristi Amato, Clarion County Planning Department The presenters and municipal officials reviewed and discussed ways making the permitting process more accessible, applicable and user friendly for the officials and residents of Clarion County. |
TVN’s Dave Talk
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TVN’s Training Tuesday
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TVN's Roulette
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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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