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PSATS Latest NewsStop Overdoses in PA Week: Free Naloxone Being Given Away Statewide on December 13
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Annual 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 Monday, January 7, 2019.
The elected auditors’ annual organization meeting must be held the following day, Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Click on file below for a copy of the check list.
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.
Click on file below for a copy of the oath of office.
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 elected auditors’ annual organization meeting must be held the following day, Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Click on file below for a copy of the check list.
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.
Click on file below for a copy of the oath of office.
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.
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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 December 12, 2018
Erasing Blight through Eminent Domain This webinar will discuss how communities can use eminent domain to facilitate public projects and combat blight. The presenters will discuss the prerequisites for using the condemnation power and the government authorities that may be involved, particularly for blighted properties. Participants will get practical tips for planning public projects, addressing blight, and coordinating projects with engineers, appraisers, and attorneys. December 19, 2018
Are You Prepared for Your 2019 Organizational Meeting? If you are unsure of whether you have everything ready for your 2019 Organizational Meeting, then make sure to attend this webinar. Holly Fishel of PSATS will review best practices and checklists that will help you ensure that your township has a smooth and less chaotic organizational meeting. 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. |
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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