Pennsylvania § 12435 - Local self-government.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12435 — Local self-government., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12435. Local self-government.
Council shall have the power to enact, make, adopt, modify, repeal and enforce, in accordance with this part, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations not inconsistent with or restrained by the Constitution of Pennsylvania and laws of this Commonwealth that are either of the following:
(1) Expedient or necessary for the proper management, care and control of the city and its finances and the maintenance of the peace, good government, safety and welfare of the city and its trade, commerce and manufactures.
(2) Necessary to the exercise of the powers and authority of local self-government in municipal affairs.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12435
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12435 cover?
Section 12435 ("Local self-government.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 12435?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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