Pennsylvania § 3141 - Regular and special meetings of council.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3141 — Regular and special meetings of council., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3141. Regular and special meetings of council.

The council shall, by ordinance or resolution, designate the time of holding regular meetings which shall be at least monthly. The executive (mayor) or the president of council may and, upon written request of a majority of the members of the council, shall call a special meeting of the council. In the call, he shall designate the purpose of the special meeting and no other business shall be considered. All meetings of the council shall be open to the public. The municipal clerk or secretary shall keep a journal of its proceedings and record the minutes of every meeting.

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

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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3141 cover?

Section 3141 ("Regular and special meetings 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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