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"The PSAB represents the interests of the Boroughs of Pennsylvania. As we move forward, count on your association to assist you in addressing the challenges of local government. Contact PSAB, we are ready to assist you."
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Klaum
Executive Vice President
Recent Website Additions
Sample Resolution Opposing Forced Consolidation
Borough News August 2010 Issue
A Call for Local Self Determination
In a House Local Government Committee hearing this week, PSAB 2nd Vice President Betty Ann Moyer presented testimony refuting the intent of House Bill 2431, which would consolidate municipal responsibilities to the county level. In a press release, Ms. Moyer reflected that removing key government functions from the community strikes at the heart of local autonomy and stands to impact the responsiveness of locally elected officials. For more information about HB 2431 and PSAB's position, contact the Department of Government Affairs at 800-232-7722.
PSAB Opposes Forced Merger & Consolidation Language
Assistant Director of Government Affairs Ron Grutza testified before a House Local Government Committee about two legislative proposals. Senate Bill 1357 would create a Boundary Review Commission that would study and make recommendations to the General Assembly on municipal mergers, consolidations, annexation, disincorporation, area government and shared municipal services. Mr. Grutza supported Senate Bill 1429, which makes several key improvements to the voluntary process of municipal merger and consolidation, such as giving communities more options on how to merge or consolidate, speeding up the process by allowing votes at the same time to consolidate and use a home rule charter, setting firm timelines for implementing the change, and most importantly establishing a fund for state assistance for mergers and consolidations. The press release is available here For more information about these bills and PSAB's position, contact the Department of Government Affairs at 800-232-7722.
PSAB Supports Traffic Safety
John Dorin, PSAB Legislative Action Committee Chair, testified before the Senate Transportation Committee about the need for enhanced safety measures in Pennsylvania's communities. Utilizing speed timing technology would grant municipalities greater strength in ensuring safe, walkable communities. For more information about this issue, contact that Department of Government Affairs at 800-232-7722.
Act 46 Filings
Act 46 of 2010 requires that each affected government agency publish notice in the PA Bulletin of the applicability of the law. The DCED Governor's Center for Local Government Services filed this notice on behalf of all local governments, including boroughs, that fall under the act. DCED believes this single filing meets the notice requirements of Act 46. A copy of the notice is available here, and the PSAB Alert on permit extensions is available here. If you have any questions, please contact the PSAB Government Affairs Department at 800-232-7722.
PSAB Updates
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
Capital Budget Requirements Survey Results
In an effort to identify economic development opportunities, PSAB and the Chrostwaite Institute surveyed Pennsylvania's boroughs to assess project categories. The results are outlined in the press release, and the full report itemizes each response per county.
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Legislative Contact Network
If you are interested in the activities of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, then we have the perfect information outlet. PSAB is building the Legislative Contact Network - a group of borough officials who are interested in legislation, the issues that impact their boroughs and how they can help. A letter describing the initiative was recently sent to your borough. Enclosed with the letter was a legislative contact sheet that inquires about your level of participation. Get involved and make change happen!
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H1N1 Resources
www.flu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems and local communities.
www.dsf.health.state.pa.us is the site through the Pennsylvania Department of Health in which you can learn more about the H1N1 virus including antiviral recommendations, how to care for individuals, guidance for employers and links for pandemic planning.
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm is a web page through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that addresses prevention, treatment, contamination and cleaning in addition to an overview of the H1N1 virus.
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Code of Ethics
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Over the course of time, PSAB has received a number of member requests for a sample code of ethics. Click here for the sample that Ebensburg Borough recently provided. As with any sample received from PSAB, it is recommended to review the proposal with the borough solicitor prior to implementation.
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EIT: Act 32 Tools
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As changes with the EIT system continue to come, PSAB has made a number of resources available here.
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DCED
EIT Information Sheet: What You Need to Know
EIT Collection Reform In-Depth Analysis
At the Table: May Borough News Article
Sample TCC Delegate Appointment Letter
DCED's Earned Income Tax Consolidation System Best Practices Report
Open Records Tools
Act 3
Revised Q&A
Revised Right-to-Know Highlights
June 2008 Borough News Article
Office of Open Records Web Site
Records Retention & Disposition
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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, through its Bureau of Archives and History, is responsible for providing archival and records management services to municipal governments. An updated version of the Records Retention & Disposition Schedule was recently released. The document is available for download on the PHMC web site.
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Need Minute Books?
Every borough is required by the Borough Code (Section 1009) to affix minutes into a permanently sealed or bound book, and PSAB is pleased to be able to provide an excellent source for minute books at special discounted rate.
What: Imitation leather minute books with 250 sheets of minute paper numbered 2-sides
Availability & Cost: Half-bound Imitation Leather in Black for $129.95 and Full-bound Imitation Leather in Green, Black or Red for $126.95. The cost is based on a count of 1-500. Also, please note that this quote does not include shipping.
Extras: The gold lettering will be extra.
How to Order: Visit Blumberg Excelsior, Inc.'s web site. The PSAB customer number for these books is PEN1711000.
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Borough Events Calendar Now Online
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PSAB is coordinating an online calendar of events that occur in our boroughs to help boost tourism at the local level. To see what's coming up so that you and your family can attend, click here. To inquire about how your borough can add an event, contact Suzi Weidenhof at 800-232-7722 ext.30 or sweidenhof@boroughs.org.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PA STATE ASSOCIATION OF BOROUGHS
Since 1911, the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) has represented the interests of boroughs and has helped to shape the laws that have laid the foundation for boroughs and other municipal governments.
Today, PSAB represents over 900 boroughs and more than 9,100 borough officials. Thanks to their efforts and the educational & representational goals of the association, borough officials daily deliver quality leadership and service to the more than 2.1 million borough citizens across the Commonwealth.
Read about how the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs empowers borough officials through an understanding of the many services the association makes available to their communities. In addition, gain a real respect of your role as a public official bolstering local government democracy, the bedrock of Pennsylvania's Commonwealth. PSAB is Pennsylvania's Borough Government Advocate, a legacy dating back to 1911. Be sure to read more about the PSAB Story, not only is it compelling, but dedicated borough officials are its foundation as well as future.
Still have questions? Call 1-800-232-7722 x10!
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