This virtual seminar will cover a wide variety of emerging and important trends and issues vital to the practice of every municipal solicitor. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts on the legal implications of social media for townships, handling appeals before the Office of Open Records, a municipal labor law update, and recent court decisions and legislation and network with your peers.

Qualifies for 5 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits

Date:                         December 5, 2023

9:30 AM Townships and Social Media– Legal Implications under Right-to-Know Law, Sunshine Act and First Amendment 

Joshua Bonn, Esquire, Nauman Smith Shissler & Hall 

In this session we will address legal implications arising from townships’ social media use. The speaker will address recent judicial decisions involving government officials’ personal social media posts. Questions include whether posts are accessible under the Right-to-Know Law. The speaker will also address policies for townships to avoid civil liability under the First Amendment.           

10:30 AM       RTKL: Handling Appeals, Affidavits, and More with the OOR 

Nathanael Byerly, Esquire, Kyle Applegate & Jordan Davis, Pennsylvania Office of Open Records 

Hear from a panel of Office of Open Records representatives regarding a variety of issues impacting municipal solicitors, including how to best position your clients on appeal before the OOR and drafting affidavits that will pass muster with the OOR.

11:30 AM Break 

11:40 AM        Is There any Right to Privacy at Public Meetings (and More)? 

                      Scott E. Coburn, Esquire, PSATS 

Municipalities are starting to see courts consider the impact of the constitutional right to privacy on requests for home address information at public meetings and beyond. We will review the current status of this issue in Pennsylvania. 

12:40 PM Lunch Break 

1:20 PM Municipal Labor Law: In Case You Missed It 

Stephen T. Coccorese, Esquire, & Rachel M. Hepp, Esquire, Salzmann Hughes 

This session will cover recent developments and "hot topics" in municipal employment matters. 

2:20 PM Break  

2:30 PM Review of Recent Court Decisions and Legislation 

Scott E. Coburn, Esquire, PSATS 

Get caught up on the latest court decisions impacting your practice as a municipal solicitor. We will also provide an update on municipal legislation pending in Harrisburg and Washington.  

3:30 PM Adjournment   

Virtual Class Time:      9:30 a.m. - 3:30 pm

Registration Fee:  

   
     $ 175.00** - Member
     $ 225.00** - Non-member

     ** 5 CLE credits are included

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

This virtual training class will teach how to pull years of financial data from QuickBooks and send to Excel to more easily create your proposed township budget.

Qualifies for 3 PMGA Administration Points

Registration Fee: 

                Member* -  $ 55.00 

                Non-Member –  $ 75.00 

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials). 

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: 

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. 
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee.  
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced. 

 
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: 

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159. 

The township’s annual budget is a financial plan that shows how much money your township will have, where it comes from, and how it will be used. Section 3202 of the Township Code requires the board of supervisors to prepare and adopt a budget that best reflects the estimated revenues and expenses of the township for the upcoming year by December 31st.

Budgeting is a basic tool for managing municipal finances, but it can be more than that. Preparation and adoption of the annual budget should be based on careful planning of the township’s activities for the coming year, and making reasoned and balanced decisions on how municipal resources will be spent.

The budgeting process should allow the board of supervisors to express its goals for community services for the coming year in a single document that is readily understandable by the citizens. Since the budget allocates revenues among various municipal needs, careful consideration should be given by the board regarding where the limited amount of money available will be spent.

This virtual class will provide proven and effective methods and techniques to help new and veteran township supervisors, secretaries, treasurers, managers, road masters and public works officials develop budgets that work.

This course is eligible for 2.5 PMGA Administration Points

REGISTRATION FEE:

                - Member*: $ 55.00
                - Non-Member $ 75.00

                
                   *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

In this webinar, representatives of PSATS Trustees Retirement Services and HUB International, its trusted partner, will discuss a variety of different retirement plan options available to fit all of your township’s and employees’ needs. These include 457(b) and 401(a) defined contribution plans and traditional defined benefit plans.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee: - No charge

                Member* -  $ 0.

                Non-Member –  $ 0.

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

As health insurance rates continue to rise, many employers are forced to increase deductibles to save premium dollars. A great way to offset some of your employees’ out-of-pocket expenses is to add a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) and/or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). In this webinar, representatives of Gunn Mowery, PSATS’ trusted partner, will explain how MERP and FSA plans work, separately or in conjunction with each other, and how they can benefit both your municipality and your employees.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee:  No charge

                Member* -  $ 0.

                Non-Member –  $ 0.

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

This webinar will explore the cyber security risks that townships face, how to best mitigate those risks, what insurance the township can acquire that will better protect it against those exposures, and what should be done when an incident occurs. Whether it is a ransomware event or a disclosure of personal and financial information, a cyber incident can be traumatic for all concerned. Learn how to protect your municipality.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee:

                This webinar is being offered free of charge.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

It doesn’t matter how many employees are in your township’s pension plan; if the actuary’s assumptions are not reasonable then neither is your township’s reported liability. This webinar will explain the difference between actuarial experience studies and annual reviews of assumptions and review the importance of experience studies in validating assumptions. This is valuable for those township officials and employees with responsibility for managing township pension plans on behalf of participants.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

With the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), it is crucial for municipalities to prepare their infrastructure to accommodate the future needs of residents, commuters and the traveling public. Proper planning and engineering are essential to positioning a municipality as a leader in this rapidly evolving industry. In this webinar, get the latest on EVs and what your municipality should be doing to prepare for their growth.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

Recent legislation has been enacted that will have an effect on Pennsylvania's existing laws that concern the collection of delinquent accounts. This webinar will provide townships with an overview of some of these legislative changes, along with specific strategies to not only respond to these changes, but to enhance the overall collection of the township's delinquent accounts.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Eligible for 1 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

                CLE Credits - $ 15.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other ;needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.

This webinar will summarize debt financing transactions (both bank loans and bond issues) from infancy to closing using a football theme. The presentation will cover the roles of the “players” involved in the transaction, the action items for each player, and the timeline for completion of each action item. Participants will be able to understand these transactions more fully and be able to participate more actively, thus saving time and money in the long run.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

                CLE Credit - $ 15.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, (in-person and virtual), refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly (717) 763-0930, x-159.