Pennsylvania § 10704 - Certificates of election.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10704 — Certificates of election., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10704. Certificates of election.

After the election of city officers under this chapter, the county board of elections must issue and the officer-elect must procure a certificate of election. The officer-elect must present the certificate of election to council on the date and time provided under law for council's organization. The certificate must be filed with the city archives, and the certificate's presentation must be noted in the minutes.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10704 cover?

Section 10704 ("Certificates of election.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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