Pennsylvania § 4336 - Intergovernmental cooperation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4336 — Intergovernmental cooperation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4336. Intergovernmental cooperation.
The board of commissioners may enter into agreements under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation) with the following:
(1) Other political subdivisions, in accordance with existing laws, to:
(i) make joint purchases of materials, supplies or equipment; and
(ii) perform governmental powers, duties and functions.
(2) The proper authorities of municipal corporations, regional police or fire forces or other public safety or governmental entities created by two or more municipal corporations under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A, for:
(i) mutual aid or assistance in police and fire protection or other public safety services or for the furnishing to or receiving from the municipal corporations or governmental entities police and fire protection or other public safety service; and
(ii) making appropriations for public safety services.
(3) In connection with an agreement under paragraph (2) for police or fire protection or other public safety services, the township shall not be required to advertise for bids or receive bonds as required for contracts under existing law. When an agreement has been entered into, the police, firefighters, fire police or other public safety services of the employing municipal corporation or governmental entity shall have the powers and authority conferred by law on police, firefighters, fire police or other public safety services in the territory of the municipal corporation that has contracted to secure the service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4336
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4336 cover?
Section 4336 ("Intergovernmental cooperation.") 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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