Pennsylvania § 11004 - Oath of council members, quorum and rules.
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§ 11004. Oath of council members, quorum and rules.
(a) Oath.--The members of council shall take the oath of office provided for in section 10905 (relating to oath of office, violation of oath and penalty).
(b) Quorum.--
(1) A majority of the number of members of council shall constitute a quorum.
(2) A smaller number may compel the attendance of absent members, under penalties to be prescribed by ordinance.
(3) Only members physically present at a meeting place within the city shall be counted in establishing a quorum.
(c) Rules.--In accordance with law, council may determine and adopt rules for procedure and conduct of business.
Cross References. Section 11004 is referred to in section 11005 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 11004 ("Oath of council members, quorum and rules.") 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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