Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

Pennsylvania Township News

Contents April 2005

Beating Burnout
Township officials are frequent victims of burnout, contantly being pushed and pulled between their personal, professional, and political lives. Learn to recognize the signs of burnout, take steps to strike a balance, and reignite your fire.
Educating Youth
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. By teaming up with schools, youth programs, and other education groups, townships are making sure kids of all ages get a valuable lesson in local government.
Purchasing with Procurement Cards
Procurement cards work like credit cards and can help townships save time and money when buying supplies. PLGIT’s new “P-card” program also offers important safety controls to guard against misuse of the cards.
Labor Relations Advisory Service
PSATS is proud to cosponsor a program that offers a wealth of information and assistance on employment law and labor relations to townships statewide.
The Changing World of Telecommunications
Changes in the provision of cable, Internet, and telephone service carry pros and cons for townships. Funding and competition may increase, but townships are essentially barred from providing certain telecommunications services.

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