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The Need for Prevailing Wage Reform
(Posted 04/30/13)
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PSAB is advocating for prevailing wage reform as the $25,000 threshold on construction projects is severely outdated and provides an onerous mandate on local governments, municipal associations and school districts.
At a recent press conference at the state Capitol, PSAB President Betty Ann Moyer and representatives from other local government organizations spoke out about the need for modernization. Visit www.fixprevailingwage.com to see Moyer's remarks, sign up for updates and tell your own prevailing wage story. Hundreds of municipalities have also passed resolutions support of prevailing wage reforms. View sample resolutions at www.fixprevailingwage.com.
Make your voice heard on this important issue.
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Requirement for Citizenship Verification on Public Works Contracts Now Effective
(Posted 01/03/13)
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Starting January 1, 2013, all public works contractors are required to verify that newly hired employees are authorized to work in the United States. The Public Works Employment Verification Act (Act 127 of 2012), which was signed into law last July, is part of an effort to ensure that employees on public projects are eligible to work in this country. Contractors must verify eligibility using the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify internet program.
For more information, click here.
The Public Works Employment Verification Form is available here, and the DGS Statements of Policy regarding Act 127 of 2012 is available here.
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The Borough Code: Now Effective
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The effective date for Act 43 of 2012, the Borough Code, was July 16. Overviews of the changes within each Article, in addition to Lacal Government Commission resources, PDF and HEML versions of the Code and other resources are available for download at www.boroughcode.boroughs.org. You are encouraged to visit the site for the most comprehensive information on the Code.
Boroughs may now order copies of the Code. The order form is available here. Ordered copies of the Borough Code are being mailed as received from the printer and in order processed.
PSAB is hosting a series of Webinars for members to address the new Borough Code. Segmented into eight (8) consecutive parts, registration is free for members. In addition, Webinars will be held at lunchtime and in the evening. More information and registration can be found here.
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PSAB Launches Oil and Gas Focus Website
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Check out our new Oil and Gas Focus website for all of the breaking news on Act 13 and related issues.
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Legislative Contact Network
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Are you active in the legislative arena; do you write letters and speak with your legislators? If so, then you may be interested in PSAB's Legislative Contact Network (LCN). The LCN combines the efforts of borough officials to advocate for effective, legislative changes. Learn more here.
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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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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PA STATE ASSOCIATION OF BOROUGHS
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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.
PSAB History Video Part I
PSAB History Video Part II
Still have questions? Call 1-800-232-7722 x10!
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