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2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Esq. both from CGA Law, will review best prac-
C O N C U R R E N T S E S S IO N S tices. Whether you’re preparing an RFP for a C ON
Five Things Municipal Officials Should professional service or specs for a contract that
Know About Dealing with Blight- will be open to public bid, municipal leaders F E R
ed Properties are required to act as good stewards of public
Chris Gulotta, Principal, Gulotta Group, will resources. This session will review best practices
share information on how to deal effectively with in preparing and reviewing municipal contracts
blighted property owners and will highlight five to ensure services are being delivered as desired E NC E PR O G
things you should know to tackle blight. These and to avoid costly litigation.
include the knowing the definition of blight un-
der state law, how to capture the characteristics 3:15 – 4:15 P.M.
of blighted properties, how to prevent blighted CONCURRENT SESSIONS R A M
properties, who your partners are in addressing Police Department Operations
blight, and available funding. Participants in this Chris Gerber, Esq., Siana Law and Ashley Hei-
session will develop a better understanding of berger, Police Practices Advisor & Adjunct
how to develop a successful approach to pre- Professor
venting and dealing with blighted properties. Bring your questions on the role elected offi- 2022
cials play in police department oversight, latest
The Roles of Elected Officials in Police De- trends in policing, updates to department oper-
partment Management ating procedures, internal affairs procedures, HR
Responsible supervision of municipal police functions and police civil service.
departments requires a clear understanding of
the roles of elected officials who are obligated A Day in the Life of the Borough Adminis-
to ensure compliance with federal and state law. trator
Confusion about the authority of elected offi- Panel: Ralph Stewart, Manager, Bellefonte; Bev-
cials and police personnel results in inefficiency, erly Morris, Manager, Coudersport; and Diane
costly litigation and risk to public safety. Chris- Schaefer, Manager, Youngwood
topher Gerber, Esq., Siana Law, will clarify those Discuss the pitfalls and surprises in borough ad-
roles through a candid and practical discussion ministration. Tell your experiences on your first
of the law and procedure, which will allow for day or your hardest day; and the most humor-
a meaningful evaluation of your police depart- ous situation you have encountered with resi-
ment’s operations and system of accountability. dents or officials. Feel free to share any tips that
you have implemented in your borough that has
Here’s What Happened — A Review of Re- made life easier for you.
cent Changes in Employment Law
Michael McAuliffe Miller, Esq., Eckert Seamans, Planning and Zoning - Susan J. Smith, Esq.,
will review recent changes in labor and employ- The Law Office of Susan J. Smith
ment law over the last 12 months. He will discuss Bring your questions and ideas on municipal
cases related to COVID leave and employer obli- comprehensive planning, the role of a planning
gations, changes in pay and leave laws, medical commission, municipal zoning ordinance provi-
marijuana and employee drug testing, recent liti- sions/trends, and the role of the zoning officer
gation decisions impacting municipal employers and zoning hearing board.
as well as a look at what may be coming next. 6:00 – 6:45 P.M.
Mr. Miller is a frequent speaker on this topic and Reception (Cash Bar)
his dynamic, focused style will allow participants
to glean best practices from the examples about 7:00 P.M.
which he lectures. ANNUAL BANQUET
(Included in PSAB Pkgs. A & E)
Presiding: Thomas C. Gramling, Sr., President
Preparing and Reviewing Municipal • Award Presentations
Contracts • Installation of Officers
Beth J. Kern, Esq. and Jeffrey L. Rehmeyer, II, Entertainment: The Uptown Band
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