This virtual training class will be offered in two sessions. This is your opportunity to learn from acknowledged experts about all the most important issues township secretaries and managers need to know, right from the comfort of your desk. Topics covered will range from budgeting, purchasing, advertising and meeting management all the way to human resource issues and public engagement.

In this virtual class, you will learn about the responsibilities of elected auditors under the Second Class Township Code, the nuts and bolts of conducting a thorough audit of the township’s finances, how to best navigate DCED’s online financial reporting requirements, and ways to ensure a healthy working relationship between the elected auditors and the township. This class will benefit not only elected auditors, but also those township employees who are responsible for coordinating the audit from the township’s side. The presenters will be Lisa Myers, a CPA from Boyer & Ritter with substantial experience with municipal finance, Scott Coburn, PSATS’ Counsel and Education Director, and Michael Williams with DCED’s Municipal Statistics Office.

This 90-minute virtual class provides a comprehensive overview of current zoning issues and problems as they interact with the UCC. Topics include and overview of the MPC, zoning requirements and difficulties, responsibilities of BCOs to meet and manage zoning challenges, permit issuance and enforcement conflicts, violation letter requirements and templates, and legal issues in zoning.

This virtual full-day offering is a must-attend for anyone who has responsibility for HR and personnel management in their township.

In the Solicitors Virtual Fall Seminar learn from experts on a wide variety of topics critical to the practice of a municipal solicitor.

In this virtual class, you will learn how to print W-2s and 1099s and file all year-end taxes and reports with the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies.

Join us for this three-session virtual class for in-depth training on how to use QuickBooks Payroll . You will learn the proper way to have your Chart of Accounts set up along with Setting up Payroll items and mapping them correctly. We will learn about Employee Preferences to make setting up new employees easier.Most importantly, we will learn how to set up Payroll Liability schedules, epay and efile forms to make it seamless when doing your payroll using QuickBooks .

More than ever, residents recognize the benefits of buying local foods and supporting farmers. Townships are also recognizing that they can build strong relationships with their farming community to achieve mutual goals, including healthier waters and a vibrant agricultural sector. During this panel discussion, you'll learn how townships have taken action to protect, preserve, and enhance farmland while enhancing the local economy and preserving the community’s rural character.

From the White House to the local police station, examples abound of officials and employees who have used social media in good and bad ways. This session will address recent social media disasters and how townships can avoid them.

Many public employers have difficulty navigating the legal minefield surrounding employees who have medical issues that require time away from work. This workshop will explain the rules of the road in an easy to understand manner and provide practical, real-world advice on how to get these issues right every time. Participants will leave knowing how to confidently handle these situations in the future.