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Contemplating Governing

Contemplating Governing is an introduction to serving in local government. These sessions will help individuals decide if local government service is right form them and encourage responsible campaigning. Contemplating Governing is not political training. Instead, it focuses on the tasks and issues facing local government in the 21st century. This program provides citizens the chance to consider the opportunities, challenges, requirements and reasons to serve in local elected office. Topics include:

  • Understanding the Pennsylvania local government environment, including powers and duites of various boards and commissions, such as City and Borough Councils, Township Commissioners or Supervisors and School Boards
  • Overcoming obstacles to running and meeting legal requirements
  • Determining what is a responsible campaign pledge
  • Understanding local government taxation and services
  • Measuring board effectiveness
  • Local government's important role in community sustainability
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