Local Governmental Independence Call for Action
All across Pennsylvania the boundaries of our local municipal governments often do not encompass complete communities.  Places such as Erie, Warren, Bradford, Williamsport, Altoona, Johnstown, State College, Harrisburg, and nearly all of our cities, boroughs and towns, are much larger than their namesakes.	Download

Renewing Pennsylvania Local Government: Legislative Changes Needed to Promote Greater Cooperation and Innovation
Pennsylvania counties and municipalities encounter an incomplete legal framework when they seek to work together or rearrange themselves just when cooperation and innovation have emerged as "the wave of the future" in local government.	Download

Statement of Proposed Pennsylvania Policy Changes and Incentives for the Revitalization of Northwest Pennsylvania's Communities
It is generally recognized that the paramount needs of Pennsylvania communities are healthy economies and economic opportunities for all citizens.  Through general economic prosperity our communities can be the best possible places to live, work, raise families, and do business.	Download

Strategic Plan:  Strengthening PACOG, Councils of Governments, and Intergovernmental Cooperation Throughout Pennsylvania
This document is a Strategic Plan for the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Governments (PACOG). The intention is to improve and strengthen PACOG, Councils of Governments, and intergovernmental cooperation throughout the Commonwealth.  Through this Plan, PACOG is establishing anew its purpose, goals, objectives, and implementation strategies and actions.	Download

Erie Area Council of Governments Functional Cooperation Project
This project has facilitated governmental consideration of planning for actions to support a more vital and vibrant Erie region. The proposed actions call for enhanced shared services and functional combining of services among the Erie County municipal governments, and also County government.	Download

Millcreek Township Water Project

The purpose of this project is to help resolve an issue many believe to be a significant impediment to regional cooperation, economic development, and delivery of cost effective services. At issue is the higher rates paid for water by the Millcreek Township Water Authority (MTWA) customers, compared to those in Millcreek Township who are served directly by the Erie City Water Authority (Erie Water Works, EWW). The specific goal is to identify means to bring about greater equity of rates and equality of rates for water in the portions of the Township served by the MTWA compared to EWW rates.

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Mid Mon Valley Smart Government Initiative, Phase 1

More often than not, communities span several municipalities. Many of the municipalities are quite small in land area and population and have great difficulty providing even the most basic services. In addition, many of the municipal governments suffer serious financial difficulties. Many also cannot obtain adequate numbers of persons to serve on their legislative bodies, boards and commissions.  The Mid Mon Valley region of Pennsylvania is no exception to these challenges... It is imperative that we in the Valley more readily cooperate in the provision of public services, and make structural changes for improving services.

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