Know Your Codes
Roundtable Discussions

Multiple dates in February 2010  (see dates below)
Each session will be held in the evening - see specific times below

LGA Offices
CCAC Administration Building
800 Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Fee: $10 per session
Free convenient parking

As a local official, how confident are you in your knowledge of your government's the fundamental statutory powers, duties and limitations?  Often both elected and appointed officials report that understanding the complexity and nuances of the Pennsylvania codes stipulating the form and authority of local government can stand in the way of making decisions as efficiently and effectively as possible.

"Know Your Codes" is being offered to convene local officials operating within a common code and to address questions and concerns unique to that form of government.  There is no set agenda.  At each session an experienced municipal solicitor will field questions and participants will engage in discussion towards the goal of better understanding the local government environment and improving governing board performance.

Organized by the types of code, this program is an important opportunity for both new and experienced elected officials, managers, staff and learn and share knowledge.  While not offering legal advice, this program will improve participants understanding of the basics and steer them in the right direction to get more information and specific counsel if needed.

Choose from the following code roundtables:

PA School Code - Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Home Rule - Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Authorities - Monday, February 8, 2010, 4:00 - 6:00 PM(note different time)

3rd Class Cities - Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00 PM 

Boroughs - Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

2nd Class Townships - Monday, February 15, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

1st Class Townships - Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 4:30 - 6:30 PM (note different time)

Speakers:
Timothy Bish, Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir
Charles Means, Goehring, Rutter & Boehm
Peter Molinaro Jr., Dell, Moser, Lane & Loughney
Megan Ott, Goehring, Rutter & Boehm
Donald Snyder, McDonald, Snyder & Lightcap

Light refreshments will be provided.