The ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of a local government entering into intergovernmental cooperation or delegating or transferring any functions, powers or responsibilities to another local government, an authority as defined in section 5602 (relating to definitions) or to a council of governments, consortium or any other similar entity shall specify:
(1) The conditions of agreement in the case of cooperation with or delegation to other local governments, the Commonwealth, other states or the Federal Government.
(2) The duration of the term of the agreement.
(3) The purpose and objectives of the agreement, including the powers and scope of authority delegated in the agreement.
(4) The manner and extent of financing the agreement.
(5) The organizational structure necessary to implement the agreement.
(6) The manner in which real or personal property shall be acquired, managed, licensed or disposed of.
(7) That the entity created under this section shall be empowered to enter into contracts for policies of group insurance and employee benefits, including Social Security, for its employees.
(Nov. 7, 2019, P.L.613, No.80, eff. 60 days)
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY
Chapter 23 - General Provisions
Section 2301 - Scope of subchapter
Section 2303 - Intergovernmental cooperation authorized
Section 2304 - Intergovernmental cooperation
Section 2305 - Adoption of ordinance or resolution
Section 2306 - Initiative and referendum
Section 2307 - Content of ordinance or resolution
Section 2308 - Bids for certain joint purchases
Section 2309 - Direct purchases
Section 2310 - Joint purchases with private educational establishments
Section 2311 - Written or telephonic price quotations required
Section 2312 - Division of transactions provided
Section 2314 - Required review of specified agreements
Section 2315 - Effect of joint cooperation agreements
Section 2316 - Recognition by Commonwealth departments and agencies
Section 2317 - Agreements for fire protection services in cities of the second class
Section 2321 - Scope of subchapter
Section 2322 - Establishment of environmental advisory council
Section 2323 - Composition and organization of council
Section 2324 - Powers and duties of council
Section 2325 - Records and reports
Section 2326 - Appropriations for expenses of council
Section 2327 - Status of existing agencies unaffected
Section 2328 - Assistance from State Conservation Commission
Section 2329 - Assistance from Department of Community and Economic Development
Section 2341 - Short title and scope of subchapter
Section 2343 - Declaration of policy
Section 2344 - Establishment and organization of regional planning commission
Section 2345 - Finances, staff and program
Section 2346 - Commission to prepare master plan
Section 2347 - Cooperation between commission, municipalities and others