Pennsylvania § 3074 - Organization of council.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3074 — Organization of council., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3074. Organization of council.
On the first Monday of January following the regular municipal election, the members of the council shall assemble at the usual place of meeting and organize. The executive (mayor) shall preside at all meetings of the council and shall have a voice and vote on its proceedings. The council shall select from among its members a president of the council who shall serve in place of the executive (mayor) in the event of his absence or disability.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3074 cover?
Section 3074 ("Organization of council.") 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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