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Townships Today is a quarterly newsletter designed to help PSATS members reach out to their residents and educate them about townships and issues affecting their community.
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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 |
PSATS 96th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show
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conference.psats.org
The PSATS 96th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show offers a wide variety of opportunities to local government leaders and employees, including: -80+ workshops fitting to township needs -Largest municipal trade show in PA. -Networking with 4,000+ township officials, employees, and vendors. Register online by March 31st to receive the lowest rate! #PSATSConf18 |
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 April 18, 2018:
Don't Get Railroaded: Stay on the Right Track When Dealing with Railroads The PA Public Utility Commission has jurisdiction over railway safety issues at certain road and bridge crossings. But outside of public crossings, railroads are often subject to a patchwork of laws inherited from the earliest days of the industry. The growing need for new railway bridges or private crossings can lead to cost allocation disputes between municipalities and railroads. This webinar will discuss creative and effective ways to resolve these cost allocation disputes using a two-pronged approach on the legal and government relations front. April 25, 2018:
Update on Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulations The PSATS CDL Program is scheduling this important webinar to provide municipal elected and supervisory officials and road crew employees with an update and review of the latest rules and regulations regarding commercial motor vehicle and CDL drivers and vehicles. This webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to submit questions specific regarding how the CMV/CDL rules and regulations impact your township’s operations. Here is your chance to get up-to-speed on all the new changes impacting CMV employees and their employers and get all your questions answered. May 2, 2018:
Emergency Management Programs for Small Townships Every township needs to have an effective emergency management program. This webinar will review how small and rural townships can meet this important public safety obligation. Whether by sharing an emergency management coordinator (EMC) with a neighboring township or increasing mutual aid connections, even small and rural townships can increase the effectiveness of their emergency operations plan (EOP) for the benefit of their residents. Attend this webinar to learn some tips and tricks that other small and rural townships have used to improve their emergency management readiness. May 9, 2018:
Planning for Agricultural Security Areas Agricultural Security Areas (ASAs) are a helpful tool for townships to protect their farms and farmland from non-agricultural uses. Township comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances can be amended to further protect your local farming operations. Attend this webinar if you want to learn how agricultural security areas can benefit your township, and how you can better protect them. May 10, 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. This will be an interactive Webinar; participants will be able to submit questions to the presenter, who will answer them for the entire group. May 16, 2018:
Sexual Harassment: A New Reality for Employers Unprecedented numbers of workplace harassment claims are making their way to the evening news and social media outlets. Why now and what can public sector employers do to get ahead of the news? This session will focus on these questions and the central role your supervisors play in culture change and issue spotting. May 23, 2018:
Financing Options for Stormwater Management Whether your township is required to develop a stormwater management plan or just needs to address local flooding issues, everyone wants to know how to pay for it. New state laws can help your township develop an equitable and affordable stormwater fee structure so that everyone can pay their fair share. Attend this webinar and hear from national stormwater finance experts on how your township can address this important matter. May 30, 2018:
Computer Security Steps Every Township Should Take In today's world, every computer connected to the internet is a target for thieves and other criminals, even those in your township office. If your computers are just used to store township records, they are still tempting targets to those who want to either steal your resident's personal or financial information or just to use your computer to help them send out more spam emails or other malicious materials. This webinar will discuss how you can protect your township computers from being hacked or even having your records "stolen" and held for ransom. |
LTAP - Engineering & Traffic Studies
When: Thursday May 17, 2018
Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - Registration, 8:00 a.m. - Program Begins, 3:00 p.m. - Adjourn (this schedule allows for 1 hour lunch, note: food and drinks are not provided by LTAP) Where: Clarion University SBDC 330 N Point Drive, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214 For more information and registration click on link below: How do you legally establish speed limits on municipal roads? How do you properly place Stop signs? What are the problems associated with improper use of multiway Stop signs? This course answers these questions and more, by demonstrating how to conduct basic engineering and traffic studies for establishment of regulatory signs on municipal roads. It reviews applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and required study procedures for establishing, revising and removing traffic restrictions, as presented in PennDOT Publication 212, Official Traffic Control Devices. Participants also complete exercises in which they perform common engineering and traffic studies using real data. 
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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