Pennsylvania § 1904 - Removal of township officers and appointees.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1904 — Removal of township officers and appointees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1904. Removal of township officers and appointees.
(a) Removal of officer.--A township officer, elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in elective office, shall be removable from office only by:
(1) impeachment;
(2) the Governor for reasonable cause after due notice and full hearing on the advice of two-thirds of the Senate; or
(3) on conviction of misbehavior in office or of an infamous crime in accordance with the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
(b) Quo warranto.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), an officer's title to office may be tried by proceedings of quo warranto as provided by law.
Cross References. Section 1904 is referred to in section 1711 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1904
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1904 cover?
Section 1904 ("Removal of township officers and appointees.") 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 § 1904?
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