Course Detail |
| Course ID: |
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| Title: |
Parliamentary Procedure |
| Provider: |
PSATS |
| Registration Link: |
Click Here
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| Dates / Locations: |
December 3, 2009 (Thurs.)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PSATS Training Center
4855 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025
717-763-0930
www.psats.org
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| Description: |
This workshop has been developed to provide a basic understanding of parliamentary procedures for appointed and elected officials who have no experience with parliamentary procedure, for those who are just beginning to learn parliamentary procedure basics, and for those who are seeking a refresher on the topic.
Procedural rules related to the conduct of official meetings of municipalities will be discussed during an interactive session lasting three hours. This workshop will differ in subject content from formal Roberts Rules of Order, which is designed for large assemblies such as the PA General Assembly. |
| Outline: |
This class will discuss procedures normally included in the business of municipal meetings such as:
Procedures For Opening And Closing Meetings
• Agenda
• Quorum
• Sunshine Law
Procedures For Routine Business Such As Readings Of Minutes And Treasurers And Other Reports
• Consent Agenda
• Minutes—To read or not to read
• Committee Reports
Procedures To Hear Public Comment
• Policy
Procedures To Bring Issues To Floor
• Motion
Procedures To Dispose Of Issues Brought To Floor
• Resolution
• Ordinance
Procedures To Debate Issues
• Chair presides
• Rules of debate
Voting
• Abstention
• Recording of Vote
• Tie votes
Procedures To Comply With Open Meetings Laws
• Written Procedures
Minimum vs. Maximum process |
| Who Should Attend: |
This seminar has been developed for all municipal officials and staff. |
| Schedule: |
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 p.m. Adjourn |
| Instructors:
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Jim Lombardo, Senior Adviser
PA State Association of Township Supervisors
Tom Wenger, Solicitor
PA State Association of Township Supervisors |
| Cost:
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The registration fee for this workshop is $50 per person, which includes tuition, materials and break.
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| Additional Info: |
Walk-in Registrations
Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Please note there are times when a session is cancelled or rescheduled. Registered attendees will be notified of schedule changes prior to the session. Call (717) 763-0930 or visit www.psats.org prior to the session to verify the correct date, time and location. Substitutions are permitted without notice.
Cancellations
Cancellations received less than 10 working days before the session are subject to a $15 penalty. Those received within 48 hours of the session forfeit the full registration fee.
Accessibility & Other Needs
All workshops will be held at ADA-accessible locations. Please use the “accessibility needs” line to indicate alternate format, sign language requirements, or any other needs you might have.
Inclement Weather
We will do everything possible to hold all scheduled classes. In the event of inclement weather at a specific location, please verify that the course is taking place by calling PSATS at (717) 763-0930. If calling outside of normal business hours, enter extension 166. Course cancellations are updated by 7:00 a.m. on the day of a workshop. If the course is cancelled due to weather, we will notify you as soon as possible to alert you of the rescheduled date.
This Project was financed by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. |
