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

53 Pa.C.S. § 3074: Organization of 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 30 TYPES OF OPTIONAL PLANS OF GOVERNMENT
  5. SUBCHAPTER E SMALL MUNICIPALITY PLAN

On the first Monday of January following the regular municipal election, the members of the council shall assemble at the usual place of meeting and organize. The executive (mayor) shall preside at all meetings of the council and shall have a voice and vote on its proceedings. The council shall select from among its members a president of the council who shall serve in place of the executive (mayor) in the event of his absence or disability.

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