Pennsylvania § 12406 - Creation of necessary offices or boards.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12406 — Creation of necessary offices or boards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12406. Creation of necessary offices or boards.
In addition to the city departments established in accordance with Chapter 111 (relating to the executive department), council may create any city office, public board, bureau or commission, which it may deem necessary for the good of government and interests of the city, and, with regard to an office or membership on a board, bureau or commission, unless otherwise provided by this part, council may make appointments and regulate and prescribe the terms, duties and compensation.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12406
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12406 cover?
Section 12406 ("Creation of necessary offices or boards.") 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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