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Local Government Academy is an independent non-partisan organization that promotes excellence in local government. 
Local Government Academy will:
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Support and promote a strong and responsive local government system
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Develop effective local leaders
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Educate public officials, public employees and citizens
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Build collaborations and partnerships
 Register Today: Upcoming Programs
Please click here for information about Upcoming Programs, scheduled through the month of October. Unless otherwise indicated, all LGA programs are open to all citizens of southwestern Pennsylvania.
Sign up for LGA's monthly e-newsletter so that you receive program updates and announcements in your Inbox.
12th Annual 3 Rivers Wet Weather Sewer Conference
Wednesday, October 13 and Thursday, October 14
9 AM - 4 PM
Monroeville Convention Center
Click here to register
10th Annual Southwestern PA Smart Growth Conference:
Regional Collaboration: Investing in Sustainable Communities
Friday, October 15
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, downtown Pittsburgh
REGISTER NOW
The early registration fee of $25 is good until September 23, 2010. This Conference is provided FREE OF CHARGE to elected officials in Southwestern PA.
Local Government Academy Announcements
2011 Contemplating Governing: Registration Now Open
What is it like to serve in local office? Register today for Contemplating Governing to help you decide if local government service is right for you. This three-part program provides citizens the chance to consider the opportunities, challenges, requirements and reasons to serve in local elected office. This program will be held in Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland Counties beginning in January 2011.
Click here to read more about Contemplating Governing.
Click here to register for the program.
Share Your Views on Local Government Services in Allegheny County
The Local Government Academy is pleased to be one of the organizations partnering with the Pittsburgh Foundation on the Allegheny Forum initiative.
The Allegheny Forum has been developed to provide public officials with opinions and ideas from citizens on improved efficiencies and cost-effectiveness among Allegheny County's 130 local municipalities, including the City of Pittsburgh.
We encourage you to visit the Allegheny Forum web site and share your views on municipal services in Allegheny County.
You can also read these recent news articles regarding the Allegheny Forum:
2010 Road to Excellence Conference - Podcasts Now Available
Podcasts of the 8 presenters who spoke at the 2010 Road to Excellence Conference are now available. Please click here to download and listen to the individual presentations.
The 2010 Road to Excellence Conference was held on Tuesday, June 1 at the Sheraton Station Square. The topic for this year's Road to Excellence Conference was "Beyond Mutual Aid: Intergovernmental Cooperation, Public Safety & Homeland Security."
Click here for more information.
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