NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

On January 5, 2008 the South Fayette Township Board of Commissioners was sworn in by District Magistrate Elaine McGraw. The new Board consists of: Sue Caffrey, Cindy Cox, Greg Curl, Deron Gabriel and Tom Sray.

At the January 5, 2008 reorganization meeting, the Board of Commissioner noted the following appointments:

President of the board of Commissioners: Commissioner Tom Sray
Vice President of the Board of Commissioners: Commissioner Cindy Cox
Township Manager: Michael W. Hoy

NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Township Engineer: David Gardner
Township Solicitor: Johnathan Kamin

LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
Public Safety:Commissioner Deron Gabriel
Public Infrastructure and Service: Commissioner Tom Sray
Finance and Administration: Commissioner Cindy Cox
Intergovernmental Relations: Commissioner Sue Caffrey
Community and Economic Development: Commissioner Greg Curl


SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO GO “PAPERLESS”

In an effort to provide higher efficiency and cost reduction, the Board of Commissioners and the Township Administration are developing a program to provide for a paperless meeting packet. Historically, the Township Administration has provided all boards and commissions with an endless stream of paper, including agendas, agenda item briefings, supporting documentations, minutes and various correspondence. Starting with the March Board of Commissioners Workshop Meeting, the Administration will implement a pilot project whereby all information provided to the Board of Commissioners will be “paperless”. Under the proposed project, all commissioners will be provided with a Township lap-top computer. Packets will be electronically delivered prior to each meeting, using a software package that allows for making electronic notations, comments and editorial notes. In addition, resident will be able to view the packet information at each meeting via the projector system installed in the Commissioners Chambers in 2007. It is believed this program will result in significant savings in paper costs, reproduction costs, and staff time. If the program is successful, the township will look at expanding the program to all boards and commissions.




TOWNSHIP LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Would you like to become a part of the team that is helping to shape the future of South Fayette Township? Are you interested in volunteering to be part of a board, commission, workgroup? The Board of Commissioners has implemented a program to attract interested residents in serving the community. Simply log on to the Township’s website at south-fayette.pa.us and download the “Volunteer Application”. Send it back to the Township either by e-mail or regular mail. The Board will match interested residents with volunteer positions on Boards, commissions, taskforces, workgroups and committees. If you have any questions, please contact the Township Manager, Michael W. Hoy at mhoy@sftwp.com.

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