Local Gov't 201

Local Government 201 
                  
March 1, 2025

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. 

March 1st 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*

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.

FEATURING:

Christopher Gerber, Esq. Siana Law

Jack Hines, former West Bradford Township Manager & Board of Supervisor for 36 years, Past Chief of West Bradford Fire Co., former instructor Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and the Governors Center for Local Government Services

SeungAh Byun, Chester County Water Resources Authority 

Patti Lynn, Chester County Solid Waste Authority 

Luke Reven, East Brandywine Township

Amanda Sundquist, Esq. | Unruh Turner Burke & Frees 

Curtis Sebastian, Esq. & Melissa Rheinstadter, Esq. of Lamb McErlane- The Pennsylvania Right to Know Law & Implications for Municipal Officials

Course Topics: 
Zoning & Land Use 
Labor & Employment law
COSTARS- Cooperative Purchasing 
Stormwater challenges and solutions 
Recycling and trash resources
Municipal Budgets
Financial Reports/Oversight
Lowering risk of lawsuits 
Annual State and Federal Filing Requirements
Ordinances & Resolutions
Sunshine Law
Ethics Law
Public competitive bidding