Pennsylvania § 10408 - Change of ward lines by council.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10408 — Change of ward lines by council., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10408. Change of ward lines by council.
If council determines during proceedings for the division or creation of a ward that any of the boundaries or divisions are uncertain, council must determine the relocation of the line to conform as nearly as possible to the previously determined boundary lines so that each ward in the city is composed of compact and contiguous territory as nearly equal in population as practicable as officially and finally reported in the most recent Federal decennial or special census.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 10408
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 10408 cover?
Section 10408 ("Change of ward lines by 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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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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