Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board Annual Local Government Conference
The 31st Annual Local Government Conference featured a series of educational sessions designed for local leaders, public servants, and community partners. Key discussion topics included local government structure and operations, grant development, open meetings law, emergency and disaster management, planning and zoning board responsibilities, code enforcement tools, and court administration. Additional sessions covered specialized areas such as historic preservation, cybersecurity for municipalities, fiscal responsibilities for clerks, land bank operations, and the use of technology like GIS and artificial intelligence in planning.
