Pennsylvania § 13705 - Creation and composition of recreation board.
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§ 13705. Creation and composition of recreation board.
(a) Establishment.--Council may establish in the city a recreation board.
(b) Power and responsibilities.--The recreation board shall possess the powers and responsibilities delegated to it by council in accordance with section 13703.1(c) (relating to powers of council and delegation).
(c) Composition.--When established, the recreation board shall consist of five or seven individuals.
(d) Appointment and terms.--The members of the recreation board shall be appointed by the mayor, with the approval of council, and shall serve for terms no longer than five years. The terms of the members shall be staggered in a manner that at least one expires annually.
(e) Compensation.--The members of the recreation board shall serve without pay.
(f) Vacancy.--A vacancy in the board, other than by expiration of term, shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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