Resources

Below are some helpful resources to assist townships in specific areas of interest.

Abstention Memo – Sample memo for elected officials required to abstain from a vote per the Pennsylvania Ethics Act.

County Association Resolution Form – Form to be filled out when a County Association passes a resolution to be considered at the PSATS Annual Conference.

Financial Monitoring Workbook – DCED manual outlining tools to monitor and evaluate the township’s financial condition.

Fiscal Management Handbook– DCED manual addressing bookkeeping, budgeting, and other fiscal management best practices.

Posting Meeting Agendas PSATS Fact Sheet – Outlines the requirements per the Sunshine Act regarding posting and updating meeting agendas.

Records Retention Manual – Developed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to explain which records need to be kept indefinitely, which records can be destroyed, and how long to keep records before destruction.

SAM.gov Renewal Steps – Walkthrough guide with steps to renew your township’s SAM.gov registration. Reminder: SAM.gov is a 100% free resource and is required for your township to receive federal funding, including federal disaster aid and state grants funded with federal funds.

Sample Right to Know Policy – Sample policy outlining the appointment of the township Open Records Officer, how records requests will be accepted, and fees following the Office of Open Records fee schedule. (Download an editable Word version here)

Second Class Township Code – Link to the Second Class Township Code.