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In the August 2025 Pa. Township News
THE AWARDS EDITION
Personnel Management: Rules, Reviews, and Recognition
Empower Employees to Level Up
Policies and procedures are important, but for managing township employees, experienced professionals rely on a balanced approach. Evaluations and routine communication from managers establish expectations, and recognition of exemplary performance empowers employees to do their jobs better and take on new challenges.
Successful Bargaining: The Budget Is Townships’ Best Tool During Labor Negotiations
As public servants, the last thing township supervisors want to do is raise their friends’ and neighbors’ taxes. When unions come knocking with proposed contract changes that may leave townships with no other option, officials need to know how to use their budgets to respond to demands.
Digging Deeper: Scrutiny During Hiring Can Save Money, Prevent Headaches
Misinformation is everywhere these days, including job seekers’ resumes. Background screenings and some simple best practices can bolster a township’s hiring practices and ensure that anyone who stretches the truth does not join the payroll.
Personnel Problems: Townships as Public Entities Face Unique Employment Challenges
As public employers, townships face personnel challenges that many private-sector employers do not. With transparency and public trust of the utmost importance, townships must educate employees about expectations and appropriate conduct, while ensuring that their officials are also following best employment practices.
Choosing Rural: Despite Population Challenges, Future Is Bright for Rural Regions
Although some Pennsylvania rural counties have seen their populations decline, these regions have a lot going for them. In fact, people are choosing rural areas to live because they are more economical, have abundant recreation opportunities, and are filled with people who care about and lend a hand in their communities.
Taxing Solar Development: Committee Recommendations
Help Assessors Value Grid-Scale Solar Installations
We all know that property tax is based on the assessed value of the property. When new land uses crop up, however, such as grid-scale solar installations, it may not be clear how to assess their value. The Assessors’ Association of Pennsylvania has made recommendations for determining the value of such facilities, which can also be affected by enrollment in the commonwealth’s Clean and Green Program.
And More …
The August edition also profiles another 2025 PMGA graduate and includes all the other columns you count on each month.
