CONTACT

Sarah Phearsdorf
Community Assistance Specialist

[email protected]
(716) 945-5301 Ext. 2200

ANNUAL TRAINING OFFERED

• Powers & Duties of Newly Elected Officials
  This training provides an overview of the fundamental powers and duties of local government public officers, who play a crucial part in local government operations in towns, villages, cities and counties throughout New York State.
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• Annual Local Government Conference
  ​Continuing Education Credits are available for Planning & Zoning Board Members, Municipal Clerks, Code Enforcement Officers, Court Clerks, and Justices
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• Fall Planning & Zoning Training​
  ​Continuing Education Credits are available for Planning & Zoning Board Members and Code Enforcement Officers

ARCHIVED TRAINING PReSENTAtiONS

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2026 Training OPPORTUNITIES

March 25
Weebly Website Training
1:00 PM
Via Microsoft Teams

March 26
Powers & Duties of Newly Elected Officials
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Salamanca BOCES Center

June 4
31st Annual Local Government Conference
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
​Houghton University

Helping our Local Officials Learn

Through the Local Government Program, Southern Tier West offers training to assist municipal officials in learning about their job duties, and to receive required continuing education credits.

In 2026, Southern Tier West is also hosting Laserfiche Training and Weebly and Compass Management Website Training.

powers & duties of newly elected officials

Annual Local Government Conference

Fall Planning & Zoning Training