Local Gov't 201

Western Chester County Chamber Local Gov't 201
                  
 January 21, 2023

8:00 am to 3:00 pm 



DIAMOND SPONSOR-



The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee is offering the Local Government 201 Training Course at no cost to municipal Officials, municipal staff and individuals who serve the municipality. 

January 21st, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00  p.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus.

*Registration Required, Register through the red button to the right*

This day long course is designed to provide a wealth of information about the many facets and operations of local governments whether this is your first election, or you are a seasoned official. We will provide a complimentary light breakfast and lunch thanks to our sponsors-

PRESENTERS:
Christopher Gerber, Esq. | Siana Law
Jack Hines 
Amanda Sundquist, Esq. | Unruh Turner Burke & Frees

 8:00 – 8:30     Registration, coffee and light breakfast
8:30 – 8:40     Welcome --- Christopher Gerber, Government Affairs Committee
8:40 – 8:55      Western Chester County COG – Josh Mellinger, COG President
8:55 – 10:00   Municipal Law – Part I, Christopher Gerber, Esq.  Siana Law

• Restoring Civility in Government
• The Roles of Local Government Officials, Employees & Attorneys
• How to Lower Risk of Costly & Disruptive Lawsuits
• Police Liability & Proper Supervision

• Municipal Budgets
• Financial Reports/Oversight
• Annual State and Federal Filing Requirement
• Pitfalls to Avoid

• Ordinances & Resolutions
• Sunshine Law & what issues may be discussed behind closed doors?
• Ethics Law
• Public competitive bidding
• Prevailing Wage Law

• Zoning & Land Use Law
• Zoning Ordinances
• Regional and Multi-municipal Planning

2:30 – 3:00      Questions & Answer & Final Remarks