Document Citation: 363 Pa. Code § 31.2-210

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PENNSYLVANIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Codes
TITLE 363. WASHINGTON COUNTY
PART IV. TOWNSHIPS, SECOND CLASS
CHAPTER 31. TOWNSHIP OF PETERS HOME RULE CHARTER
ARTICLE II. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

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08/31/2009

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§ 31.2-210. Procedures.

a. Oath of Office. The Councilmen, prior to assuming office, shall take and shall sign an oath of office as shall from time to time be prescribed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

b. Meetings. The Council shall meet and organize itself during the first week of January of each year. The Council shall meet regularly at least twice in every month at such times and places as the Council may prescribe by rule. The Council shall elect one of their number chairman of Council and one vice chairman for the purpose of the conduct of meetings. All meetings of Council at which any formal or informal vote is taken shall be public. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or upon written request of four or more members of Council provided that at least 24 hours notice is given to each Councilman.

c. Rules and Journal. The Council shall determine its own rules and order of business and shall provide for the keeping of minutes of its proceedings. The minutes of the Council shall be a public record. The agenda of business of all meetings of Council shall be made public at least 24 hours prior to the convening of Council. An emergency item may be added to the agenda upon a majority vote, if such item concerns the public health and safety.

d. Voting. All voting of Council shall be public. Voting, except on procedural motions, shall be by roll call and the ayes and nays shall be recorded in the minutes. Four members of Council shall constitute a quorum for official business, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner and subject to the penalties prescribed by the rules of Council. The action of a majority of the Councilmen present and entitled to vote, unless otherwise stated, shall be binding upon and constitute action of Council.

e. Citizens' Right to Be Heard. The Council shall provide reasonable opportunity for interested citizens to address the Council on matters of general or special concern. This opportunity may be afforded the public either at the regular meetings of Council or at meetings held specially for this purpose.