2023 Banner Community Designation
From
Borough of Crafton
Sent
Tue, Feb 21 @ 3:02pm
Description
2023 Banner Community Designation Includes Crafton Borough
Crafton Borough – Crafton Borough has been recognized as a 2023 Banner Community by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and the Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM). The program, now in its 11th year, recognizes municipalities that have focused their operations on professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability, and proactive communications. This work, in turn, engages community stakeholders. Crafton Borough is one of dozens of organizations recognized this year.
“We are proud and honored to be designated as a Banner Community again this year.” Said John Oliverio, Crafton Council President, “The Crafton Council, Mayor, staff, boards, commissions, and volunteers are extremely passionate about our community and invest many hours into making sure we are accountable, transparent, and fiscally responsible. This designation is very much appreciated as we continue to serve our municipality and residents.”
In order to be eligible for consideration for the Banner Communities Program, the municipality’s elected and appointed officials must:
• Participate in educational or training programs through ALOM, the Local Government Academy or the PA Department of Community & Economic Development or participate in a governing mentoring program
• Be active members in good standing with ALOM and the county municipal associations, and have a representative attending at least a minimum of 50% of county association meetings
• Be active members in good standing in a COG and attend COG meetings, participate in a COG cooperative purchasing program and participate in at least one shared municipal service
• Conduct a Local Government Week activity by conducting a local activity promoting local government or communicating with the community about delivery of services
• Conduct an effective Citizen Communication Program by offering a municipal newsletter or web-based communication effort, and participate in a class discussion on local government or conducting a shadowing program for junior or senior high school students
• Promote and implement long term sustainable governing practices by earning certification through Sustainable Pittsburgh, managing employee pensions at funding levels of 90% or above, participating in the annual ALOM Wage and Salary Survey Program, and implementing goals of an up to date Municipal Comprehensive Plan
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The Allegheny League of Municipalities, a nonprofit organization created in the early 1960s to coordinate the needs of the area’s local elected officials. In 1974, it was officially established as the Allegheny League of Municipalities to coordinate, advocate and educate the hundreds of elected officials within its member municipalities in Allegheny County and southwestern Pennsylvania. The organization educates elected officials, delivers essential resources, and advocates for sound policy and legislation.
This notification was posted by Borough of Crafton. Borough of Crafton is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
