Pennsylvania § 11004 Oath of council members, quorum and rules

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 11004 — Oath of council members, quorum and rules

Pennsylvania § 11004

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 11CITIES

PartPART V

Ch. 110COUNCIL

Subch.GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Bluebook

11 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 11004 (2026).

Text

(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.

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(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.