Pennsylvania § 10702 - First elections in newly created cities.
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§ 10702. First elections in newly created cities.
(a) Election.--At the first municipal election occurring at least 90 days after the date of the letters patent issued by the Governor incorporating the city, the registered voters of the city shall elect city officials as provided under section 10701(a)(1) (relating to elected officers, term, reelection and vacancy).
(b) Highest votes.--The two candidates for council receiving the highest number of votes at the election shall serve for terms of four years from the first Monday of January next succeeding the candidate's election.
(c) Next highest votes.--The two candidates for council receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve for terms of two years from the first Monday of January next succeeding the election.
Cross References. Section 10702 is referred to in sections 10209, 10701 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 10702 ("First elections in newly created cities.") 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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