53 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Chapter 23 - General Provisions
Subchapter A. Intergovernmental Cooperation
- Section 2301 - Scope Of Subchapter
This subchapter applies to all local governments.
- Section 2302 - Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly...
- Section 2303 - Intergovernmental Cooperation Authorized
(a) General rule.--Two or more local governments in this Commonwealth may jointly cooperate, or any local government may jointly cooperate with any similar entities...
- Section 2304 - Intergovernmental Cooperation
A municipality by act of its governing body may, or upon being required by initiative and referendum in the area affected shall, cooperate or...
- Section 2305 - Ordinance
A local government may enter into intergovernmental cooperation with or delegate any functions, powers or responsibilities to another governmental unit or local government upon...
- Section 2306 - Initiative And Referendum
(a) Initiative.--An initiative under this subchapter shall be commenced by filing with the appropriate election officials at least 90 days prior to the next...
- Section 2307 - Content Of Ordinance
The ordinance adopted by the governing body of a local government entering into intergovernmental cooperation or delegating or transferring any functions, powers or responsibilities...
- Section 2308 - Bids For Certain Joint Purchases
(a) Notice.--All joint purchases involving an expenditure of more than a base amount of $18,500, subject to adjustment under subsection (b), shall be made...
- Section 2309 - Direct Purchases
In addition to joint purchases authorized by section 2308 (relating to bids for certain joint purchases), local governments may make direct purchases from vendors...
- Section 2310 - Joint Purchases With Private Educational Establishments
Any local government may, by ordinance, authorize joint purchases of materials, supplies and equipment with any private school, parochial school, private college or university...
- Section 2311 - Written Or Telephonic Price Quotations Required
(a) Amount.--Written or telephonic price quotations from at least three qualified and responsible contractors shall be requested for all contracts in excess of the...
- Section 2312 - Division Of Transactions Provided
No local government shall evade the provisions of section 2308 (relating to bids for certain joint purchases) as to advertising for bids or purchasing...
- Section 2313 - Penalty
Any member of a governing body of a local government who votes to unlawfully evade the provisions of section 2308 (relating to bids for...
- Section 2314 - Required Review Of Specified Agreements
(a) General rule.--An agreement between a local government and the Federal Government, the Commonwealth, any other state or government of another state under the...
- Section 2315 - Effect Of Joint Cooperation Agreements
Any joint cooperation agreement shall be deemed in force as to any local government when the agreement has been adopted by ordinance by all...
- Section 2316 - Recognition By Commonwealth Departments And Agencies
All Commonwealth departments and agencies in the performance of their administrative duties shall deem a council of governments, consortiums or other similar entities established...
- Section 2317 - Agreements For Fire Protection Services In Cities Of The Second Class
(a) Absorption of certain firefighters.--Notwithstanding the provisions of the act of May 23, 1907 (P.L.206, No.167), entitled "An act to regulate and improve the...
Subchapter B. Environmental Advisory Councils
Subchapter C. Regional Planning
- Section 2341 - Short Title And Scope Of Subchapter
(a) Short title of subchapter.--This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the Regional Planning Law. (b) Scope of subchapter.--This subchapter applies...
- Section 2342 - Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly...
- Section 2343 - Declaration Of Policy
For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the regions in this Commonwealth through effective development, the powers set...
- Section 2344 - Establishment And Organization Of Regional Planning Commission
(a) General rule.--The governing body of two or more municipalities may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the establishment or membership in and support of...
- Section 2345 - Finances, Staff And Program
(a) General rule.--The governing bodies of municipalities may appropriate funds for the purpose of contributing to the operation of the commission. The commission may,...
- Section 2346 - Commission To Prepare Master Plan
The commission shall prepare a master plan, and the surveys and studies essential thereto, for the guidance of the physical development of the region.
- Section 2347 - Cooperation Between Commission, Municipalities And Others
The commission shall encourage the cooperation of the municipalities within the region in matters which concern the integrity of the master plan or maps...
- Section 2348 - Interstate Participation
Whenever a regional planning commission has been or is being established to serve the Pennsylvania portion of an area which, for planning purposes, constitutes...
Last modified: October 8, 2016