Under any of the optional plans as set forth in this subpart, except for the plans set forth in Subchapter F of Chapter 30 (relating to optional county plan), the office of controller may be omitted or it may be filled by election by the electors rather than by appointment when recommended by the government study commission and adopted by the electors. If the office of controller is to be filled by appointment, a controller shall be appointed for an indefinite term by a majority of the members of the governing body.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY
Chapter 31 - General Provisions Common to Optional Plans
Section 3101 - Adverse interest in contracts for purchase or services
Section 3102 - Acceptance of services at more favorable terms
Section 3103 - Gift or promise of thing of value to influence political support
Section 3104 - Refusal or failure to appear or testify before court
Section 3111 - Selection and duties of municipal treasurer
Section 3121 - Appointment of members of boards and commissions
Section 3122 - Appointment of subordinate officers and employees
Section 3131 - Applicability of subchapter
Section 3132 - Manner of filling vacancies in office
Section 3141 - Regular and special meetings of council
Section 3142 - Procedure and functions of council
Section 3143 - Adoption of ordinances
Section 3144 - Recording and compilation of ordinances and resolutions
Section 3145 - Filing and publication of rules and regulations
Section 3146 - Passage of administrative ordinance
Section 3151 - Exercise of financial management control functions
Section 3152 - Post audits by independent auditor
Section 3153 - Selection of controller
Section 3161 - Applicability of plan
Section 3162 - Status and term of office of officials
Section 3163 - Compensation of elected officials
Section 3164 - Status of existing ordinances and resolutions
Section 3165 - Abolishment of existing appointive offices
Section 3166 - Pending actions and proceedings
Section 3171 - Repeal of optional plan and establishment of new form of government