On the first Monday of January following the regular municipal election, the members of the council shall assemble at the usual place of meeting and organize. The executive (mayor) shall preside at all meetings of the council and shall have a voice and vote on its proceedings. The council shall select from among its members a president of the council who shall serve in place of the executive (mayor) in the event of his absence or disability.
53 Pa.C.S. § 3074
Organization of council
Known as the General Local Government Code
The act spans §§ 53–53 (510 sections).
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