Pennsylvania § 12106 - General powers.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12106 — General powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12106. General powers.
Each county shall have capacity as a body corporate to:
(1) Have succession perpetually by the county's corporate name.
(2) Sue and be sued and complain and defend in all proper courts by the name of the county of . . . . . . . .
(3) Purchase, acquire by gift or otherwise, hold, lease, let and convey real and personal property as is deemed to be for the best interests of the county.
(4) Make contracts for carrying into execution the laws relating to counties and for lawful purposes.
(5) Have and use a seal which shall be in the custody of the county commissioners. The official acts of the county commissioners shall be authenticated with the seal. The county commissioners may prescribe the form of the seal.
(6) To make appropriations for any purpose authorized by this part or any other act of the General Assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12106
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12106 cover?
Section 12106 ("General powers.") 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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