(a) Publication.--The county board of elections must tabulate and publish the results of the referendum in a newspaper of general circulation within 30 days of the election. A certified copy of the results shall be placed on record with the minutes of council.
(b) Positive vote.--If a majority voted in favor of creating or dividing a ward or the detachment of a part of a ward to be attached to another ward, council shall proceed to create or divide a ward or detach a part of a ward to be attached to another ward in accordance with the report and shall number the new wards if necessary.
(c) Negative vote.--If a majority voted against creating or dividing a ward or the detachment of a part of a ward to be attached to another ward, further action may not be taken and a new petition on the same question may not be resubmitted until two years from the date of the election.
Cross References. Section 10407 is referred to in section 10401 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 104 - Creation and Division of Wards
Section 10401 - General power of council
Section 10401.1 - Petition of registered voters
Section 10403 - Appointment of commission
Section 10403.1 - Expenses of commissioners
Section 10405 - Notice of election and review of report
Section 10407 - Voting procedures