SWPA Local Government Officials Training

SWPA Local Government Officials Training

Local Government Academy and the Community Project HUB of Southwestern Pennsylvania are hosting a free educational workshop series for local government officials in Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties.

In-person sessions will provide non-partisan, fact-based information for municipal leaders interested in good governance and seeking opportunities for project funding.

Why Attend?

Learn the fundamentals of local government and best practices

Municipalities that participate in the training series will be eligible for:

  • No-cost technical assistance to develop municipal projects and funding applications
  • Eligibility to apply for cash match grant funding
  • Capacity-building support to address local challenges

At least one municipal representative must attend all four sessions to be eligible for incentives.

This training is free for municipal officials representing Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties. Local government representatives of other municipalities who are interested in attending must contact [email protected] for more information. 

Who Should Attend?

  • Elected and Appointed Municipal Officials
  • Municipal Staff (Managers, Municipal Secretaries, Department Heads)

Location

North Strabane Township Building
1957 Route 519
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Workshop Schedule

Evening workshops are held from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29

Powers & Duties of Municipal Officials

A two-part presentation on the roles and responsibilities of local government
officials. Learn about the requirements of public notice, executive sessions,
and effective meeting management.

Thursday, October 8

Municipal Finance & Budgeting

A presentation on financial best practices for municipalities, followed by
facilitated small-group discussions covering municipal budgets, audit
compliance, and revenue generation.

Tuesday, October 13

Land Use & Code Enforcement

A comprehensive discussion of land use practices and regulations, coupled with
an interactive discussion of future land use goals and the infrastructure
needed to achieve your community vision.

Thursday, October 22

Pennsylvania State Ethics Act for Public Officials and Employees

The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission will provide an overview of the Act,
discuss common pitfalls, and compliance with state regulations.

Click here to Register

 

Local Government Academy is an independent, Non-Profit, non-partisan organization, promoting excellence in local government. For more information: https://www.localgovernmentacademy.org/

Community Project HUB of Southwestern Pennsylvania (CoHub) works with community advocates, delivering practical support and responsive strategies that move projects forward and strengthen communities. For more information: https://www.swpahub.org/

For more information on the training series, contact: [email protected]