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Local Gov't 201



Western Chester County Chamber Local Gov't 201
                  
February 24, 2024

8:00 am to 2:30 pm 






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

February 24th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus.

*Registration Required, Register through the red button to the right- Free to attend*

Registrants that registered for January's snow cancellation of this course carried over to this event, no re-registration required. 

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.

PROGRAM PRESENTERS:

Mary-Ellen H. Allen, Esq.  |  Lamb McErlane

Jack Hines, former Manager, West Bradford Twp 
Joan E. London, Esq. | Kozloff Stoudt 
Andrew D.H. Rau, Esq.
 | Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees

Christopher Gerber, Esq. | Siana Law
 


 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 
8:55 – 10:00   Municipal Law – Part I, Christopher Gerber, Esq.  Siana Law

  • The Roles of Local Government Officials, Employees & Attorneys
  • How to Lower Risk of Costly & Disruptive Lawsuits
  • Police Liability & Proper Supervision
  • Rules of Decorum 
10:00 – 10:15  BREAK
10:15 - 11:15  Hot Topics in Employment Law
11:15 – 12:00  Financial Administration 
  • Municipal Budgets
  • Financial Reports/Oversight
  • Annual State and Federal Filing Requirement
  • Pitfalls to Avoid
12:00 – 1:00    Lunch & Networking
1:00 – 1:45      Municipal Law Part II
  • Ordinances & Resolutions
  • Sunshine Law & what issues may be discussed behind closed doors.
  • Ethics Law
  • Public competitive bidding
  • Prevailing Wage Law
1:45 – 2:30    Municipal Law, Part III 
  • Zoning & Land Use Law
  • Zoning Ordinances
  • Regional and Multi-municipal Planning

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

 
Location- 
Chester County Public Safety Training Facility
137 Modena Road, Coatesville PA
Complimentary event with light breakfast and lunch for all municipal officials, staff and volunteers


 

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Date and Time

Saturday Feb 24, 2024
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM EST

February 24
 

Location

Chester County Public Safety Training Campus 
137 Modena Road, Coatesville, PA 

137 Modena Road Coatesville PA 10320

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Free to attend 
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