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SUMMARY:Budget Season Survival Guide: Decoding Your Electricity Bill and Contract
DESCRIPTION:Understanding your charges\, today’s energy market\, and how the MUA program helps you plan with confidence\n\n\n\nBudget season is here\, and energy is one of the top five expenses for most municipalities. Even so\, many local governments aren’t sure what’s built into their rate or what happens when their contract expires.  Some utility default rates rise on December 1\, and Penn Power’s small-commercial rate is going up 33.7%.  That makes now the right time to take a closer look. Join the Pennsylvania Municipal League’s Municipal Utility Alliance (MUA) and Constellation for a practical\, plain-language session to help you build a more predictable energy budget. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nRead the supply and delivery charges on your electricity bill\n\n\n\nSee how this year’s default rate changes could affect your budget\n\n\n\nSpot hidden fees\, pass-through costs and variable pricing in a contract\n\n\n\nUse the MUA program to review future terms and lock in pricing early\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:Melissa Raymond and Matt Shortall\, Constellation \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/budget-season-survival-guide-decoding-your-electricity-bill-and-contract/
CATEGORIES:League Training Events
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SUMMARY:Municipal HR Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  MANAGEMENTLength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $139 | Non-Member $199Date:  November 17-18\, 2026        Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Roseann McGrath \n\n\n\nRoseann McGrath is a trusted HR advisor with 38 years of experience\, including over 22 years as Human Resources Director for Lower Merion Township. A former municipal executive leader\, she also brings HR expertise from healthcare and employment services. Since retiring\, she has provided HR consulting focused on compliance\, strategy\, and performance\, guided by the belief that human capital is an organization’s most valuable asset \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive. To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nDo HR Right—Strengthen Your Skills to Support People\, Performance\, and Public Service \n\n\n\nBuild a workplace that is fair\, respectful\, and productive—where people want to stay and succeed \n\n\n\nOur employees are our most valued asset and most important strength. Managing human capital is just as important as managing financial capital and therefore should be given the same priority (if not more). \n\n\n\nAs local government professionals are increasingly asked to do more with fewer resources—often balancing multiple roles—strong HR practices are essential. Whether you are a new HR professional to municipal management or perform HR responsibilities in a non-typical HR role this is the ideal session for you. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain essential HR knowledge and skills\, from transactional fundamentals to strategic\, transformational practices. The course provides ready‑to‑use tools such as checklists\, templates\, job descriptions\, performance evaluations\, employee handbooks\, and policies. \n\n\n\nBeyond compliance\, the course emphasizes employee engagement and organizational culture. Participants will learn how to foster a safe\, inclusive\, and respectful workplace that supports open communication\, accountability\, fairness\, and mutual trust. The program offers an overview of best practices for human resources management in local government\, focusing on leadership\, innovation\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, performance excellence\, and legal compliance—ultimately building a resilient\, agile\, and empowered workforce. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nEmployee relations\n\n\n\nRecruitment and retention strategies\n\n\n\nPerformance management\n\n\n\nCompliance with employment law\n\n\n\nDisciplinary actions\, documentation\, and appeals\n\n\n\nProactive measures to prevent issues\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nThis practical\, interactive course is designed for new and experienced HR professionals\, municipal managers\, and staff who handle HR responsibilities outside of a traditional HR role\n\n\n\nMunicipal supervisory and management staff\n\n\n\nHR Professionals\n\n\n\nElected\, newly elected\, and appointed officials\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild and maintain positive relationships between your municipality and its employees\n\n\n\nAttract and hire qualified candidates\, as well as list strategies to retain top talent\n\n\n\nDescribe the elements of a performance management system\n\n\n\nLocate resources to ensure that all HR practices adhere to local\, state\, and federal employment laws\n\n\n\nList the procedures for addressing employee misconduct or performance issues.\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of developing and implementing policies and practices to prevent HR-related problems before they arise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 6-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/municipal-hr-best-practices-3/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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SUMMARY:2026 PELRAS and Pizza in the East
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Eastern PELRAS Fall Workshop on November 18th at the Delaware Valley Trust 719 Dresher Road\, Horsham\, PA 19044. This workshop\, carefully curated by the Partners at Campbell Durrant\, is titled Psychiatric Issues in the Workplace: Preventing Employee Violence\, Determining Fitness for Duty and Handling Disability Claims. \n\n\n\nAll employers fear acts of violence in the workplace and often hesitate in addressing employee mental health concerns due to worries about HIPAA\, the ADA and other laws. This presentation will provide essential strategies to identify\, address and prevent employee violence\, including the management of employee mental health issues. \n\n\n\nJoin us to maximize strategies and practices designed to address challenging mental health issues\, including the following: \n\n\n\nBackground Checks; Workplace Violence Policies; Red Flag Indicators Requiring Action; American with Disabilities Act and Mental Health Challenges; Workers’ Compensation Psychiatric Claims Handling; Determining Fitness for Duty; Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act Liability \n\n\n\nCost of Registration:  \n\n\n\nPELRAS MEMBER – $75 for the first registrant of a municipality\, $65 for additional registrations within a municipality \n\n\n\nNON PELRAS MEMBER – $90 for the first registrant of a municipality\, $80 for additional registrations within a municipality \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/2026-pelras-and-pizza-in-the-east/
LOCATION:Delaware Valley Trusts Headquarters\, 719 Dresher Road\, Horsham\, PA\, 19044\, United States
CATEGORIES:League Training Events
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SUMMARY:Needing money at all the wrong times:  A Primer on Municipal Financings from tax anticipation notes to financing capital projects
DESCRIPTION:Many communities confront financial shortfalls to meet their needs and goals.  Some shortfalls can be solved through short term financings\, others are for capital projects that need multiple year financial assistance.  Still others are cash flow related challenges while waiting for tax revenue to come in.  During this webinar\, hear from experts regarding the various financing options for the challenges your municipality may be facing or could be facing to finance it goals and projects. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nTim Care\, Derek Green\, David Nasatir\, Zach Williard\, Thomas Wyatt \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/needing-money-at-all-the-wrong-times-a-primer-on-municipal-financings-from-tax-anticipation-notes-to-financing-capital-projects/
CATEGORIES:League Training Events
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SUMMARY:AI for Local Government: Practical Uses Without the Hype | Lunch & Learn Series
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  Management and AdministrationLength:  1 hourFormat:  Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $39 | Non-Member $59Date:  November 19\, 2026Time:  12:10 to 1:10 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenter:  Frank Schlatterer \n\n\n\nFrank is the CEO of JENLOR\, and leads one of Pittsburgh’s most respected IT services companies. They are helping organizations in the region make sense of today’s technology evolutions just as they have for every great change in our industry over the last 25 years. Frank is a CISSP-certified professional specializing in IT strategy\, cybersecurity\, and practical AI leadership for small-to-midsized businesses (SMBs)\, non-profits and local governments. \n\n\n\nDescription \n\n\n\nDiscover Time-Saving AI Tools for Everyday Municipal Work \n\n\n\nCurious about AI but not sure where to start? This fast-paced\, practical webinar will show local government professionals how AI tools such as ChatGPT\, Claude\, and Gemini can help streamline everyday tasks\, improve communications\, and boost productivity. \n\n\n\nThrough real-world examples\, live demonstrations\, and hands-on practice\, you’ll learn how to use AI responsibly while avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it\, you’ll leave with practical ideas you can put to work immediately. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe what generative AI is and how it works\n\n\n\nIdentify practical applications\n\n\n\nRecognize risks and limitations\n\n\n\nWrite effective prompts that produce better results\n\n\n\nUse AI to save time on routine tasks\n\n\n\n\nIdeal for: Municipal managers\, elected officials\, department heads\, supervisors\, and local government staff seeking practical ways to work smarter with AI. \n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants.\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/ai-for-local-government-practical-uses-without-the-hype/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T090000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sneak Peak – December Courses
DESCRIPTION:Length:  1 hourDate: November 20\, 2026             Time:  9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Format: Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice: FreePresenter: Melinda Schmitz\, PA Municipal League\, Training & Professional Development \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExplore upcoming learning opportunities\, gain practical insights\, earn a discount\, and discover the courses that are right for you—all at no cost. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a monthly free Sneak Peek session and get an exclusive preview of the following month’s training opportunities while learning something new at the same time. Each monthly preview session includes a brief lesson taken directly from one of the preview courses\, allowing you to experience the content firsthand and see how the full training can benefit you and your municipality. \n\n\n\nBonus: Attend the November 20 Sneak Peek and receive a 10% discount on any course offered during December.* \n\n\n\nDecember courses being previewed: \n\n\n\n\nElected Auditor Masterclass – From Fundamentals to Excellence – December 1 & 2\n\n\n\nAdvanced Budgeting & Cost Management – December 8\n\n\n\nNEW – Local Government Financial Reporting:  Capital Assets\, Debt\, & Revenue Collection – December 9 & 10\n\n\n\nLunch & Learn Topic TBA – December 17\n\n\n\n\n*Rules Apply \n\n\n\nTo earn a discount\, you must: \n\n\n\n\nRegister before the session\n\n\n\nAttend the entire session\n\n\n\nHave your camera on for the entire session and participate \n\n\n\nComplete the course feedback form\n\n\n\nThe discount is for only the month following the date of the Sneak Peek\n\n\n\nThe discount is only for the person who registered for and attended the session.  It cannot be transferred or used for a group.\n\n\n\n\nOne sneak peek session per month\, only the previewed (following) month’s courses will be discounted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/monthly-sneak-peak-december-courses/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T090000
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SUMMARY:The First 90 Days: Municipal Management Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  November 23\, November 30 and December 14\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (2-hour session) on all 3 dates  \n\n\n\n\nTRACK:  MANAGEMENT Length:  6 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $139 | Non-Member $199    \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Stephanie Teoli Kuhls \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive.  To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone. \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nStepping into a municipal manager role can be both exciting and challenging. The first 90 days are critical for establishing credibility\, understanding organizational priorities\, building relationships\, and laying the foundation for long-term success. This practical\, action-oriented course focuses on the essential knowledge and skills new municipal managers need to navigate their responsibilities with confidence. \n\n\n\nThis course provides newly appointed municipal managers\, administrators\, assistant managers\, and local government leaders with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed during their first 90 days in office. Participants will learn how to build effective relationships with elected officials and staff\, navigate legal and ethical responsibilities\, manage meetings and public records\, understand municipal finances\, supervise employees\, and identify organizational priorities and risks. \n\n\n\nThrough real-world scenarios\, interactive discussions\, and hands-on exercises\, participants will develop a practical framework for leading with confidence\, maintaining compliance\, and establishing credibility within their organization. By the end of the course\, attendees will leave with a personalized action plan to guide their transition into municipal leadership and support long-term success. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nThe Manager’s Role\n\n\n\nBuilding Relationships and Credibility\n\n\n\nStaying Legally Compliant\n\n\n\nManaging Meetings\, Records and Information\n\n\n\nFinancial Oversight\n\n\n\nManaging Personnel and Operations\n\n\n\nFirst 90-day priorities and planning\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nNewly appointed municipal managers\, administrators\, assistant managers\, and officials transitioning into a management role. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, you can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nEstablish effective relationships with elected officials and staff\n\n\n\nNavigate legal and ethical responsibilities\n\n\n\nManage meetings\, records\, and public information requests\n\n\n\nMonitor municipal finances\n\n\n\nIdentify organizational priorities and risks\n\n\n\nDevelop a practical 90-day action plan\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for ten or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to send information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/the-first-90-days-municipal-management-essentials/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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