99th Clarion County Convention
Officials representing townships of the second class in Clarion County will meet Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the Knox Fire Hall, Knox, PA for their 99th 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 more info click following link: 99th Clarion County Convention
LEMC Quarterly Meeting
Townships and boroughs please send your Local Emergency Management Coordinator to the LEMC Quarterly Meeting which will be held on the 16th of October at the Clarion County Administration Building at 330 Main Street. It will start at 6:00 PM and usually last 2 hours. Guest speaker this time is from the Red Cross.
Under Pennsylvania's Emergency Management Service Code (Title 35); each individual township, borough, and city in the state; must have a Local Emergency Management Coordinator (LEMC). These LEMCs, after recommendations from their Township Supervisors and/or Borough Councils, are appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania and must meet certain training requirements within one year of their appointment. The LEMC is responsible for the emergency management planning, administration, and operations for their township or borough; subject to the direction and control of the executive officer or governing body of said township or borough. When a disaster strikes or an emergency occurs; the LEMCs along with their elected officials, are responsible for the public safety of their residents. By maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Notification and Resource Manual (NARM), the LEMCs are able to prepare their township or borough for almost any type of incident that may occur. If the individual township or borough is overwhelmed by any disaster or emergency; the LEMC and the local elected officials make a Disaster Declaration; then the LEMC will work hand in hand with the Clarion County Emergency Management Agency. |
CCATO Executive BoardThe CCATO Executive Board will hold its next meeting at 1:00 PM on Friday October 11 at the Clarion Township Office. There are 3 member-at-large Executive Board positions we would like to fill to have full complement of board members. Any Clarion County township official (supervisor, secretary, manager, auditor, tax collector) is welcome to attend our meeting to learn more.
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Northwest Commission
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
The Northwest Commission has launched an online survey to gauge public input and opinion as it advances its work on an update of its regional Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The online survey is available at http://NW-LRTP.metroquest.com. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey.
The survey is interactive and participants are able to offer feedback on regional transportation priorities and suggested project needs through use of an interactive map. Please take the time to fill out this short survey and pass on to others who you feel would benefit from it. Everyone in the NW RPO counties of Clarion, Crawford, Forest, Venango and Warren are encouraged to participate. The link can be shared in your newsletters, social media pages and email distribution lists.
The survey is interactive and participants are able to offer feedback on regional transportation priorities and suggested project needs through use of an interactive map. Please take the time to fill out this short survey and pass on to others who you feel would benefit from it. Everyone in the NW RPO counties of Clarion, Crawford, Forest, Venango and Warren are encouraged to participate. The link can be shared in your newsletters, social media pages and email distribution lists.
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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