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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-24 (Statute Update stamp, 53 Pa.C.S.)

53 Pa.C.S. § 2942: Initiation of amendment by electors or council.

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  1. Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY
  2. PART III GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
  3. SUBPART E HOME RULE AND OPTIONAL PLAN GOVERNMENT
  4. CHAPTER 29 GENERAL PROVISIONS
  5. SUBCHAPTER C AMENDMENT OF EXISTING CHARTER OR OPTIONAL PLAN

A referendum on the question of amendment of a home rule charter or an optional plan of government may be initiated by petition of the electors or such a referendum may be initiated by an ordinance of the governing body. A proposal for amendment of an optional plan shall be limited to the additional options provided for in section 2924 (relating to specificity of recommendations).

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