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Contents: July 2009

What Do Township Secretaries Do?
We answer this question and much more in this month’s cover story, a profile of the women who help to make Pennsylvania’s townships tick. If you employ a secretary or work as one, this is a must-read article.

EIT: The Countdown to Consolidation
By January 2012, earned income tax collection in Pennsylvania will look a lot different than it does today. The EIT consolidation train is barreling down the tracks, and townships should be sure to climb aboard now to avoid headaches later.

Local Governments Under Siege Nationwide
Consolidation expert Wendell Cox explores the bigger-government movements in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and New York. And what does he find? That merger proponents are big talkers who consistently fail to make the case that too many local governments spoil the economic stew.

Testifying on Behalf of Townships
Representatives from PSATS and other local government associations recently testified before legislators on a range of topics, including proposed changes to legal advertising requirements, the successes and challenges of the commonwealth’s recycling law, and the financial condition of local governments statewide.

NATaT Conference Just Around the Corner
Mark your calendar: The National Association of Towns and Townships will be holding its annual conference in September. We take a look at what’s in it for you.

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