(a) General rule.--All cost and expenses incurred in a proceeding described in section 906 (relating to contest of reapportionment by governing body) challenging a reapportionment shall be paid by the entity or the petitioners as the court directs, but, if the court reapportions the entity, the costs and expenses shall be paid by the entity.
(b) Bond to secure payment.--If a reapportionment is challenged by petition as described in section 906, the petitioners may be required to post a bond set by the court to secure the payment of costs and expenses.
Cross References. Section 907 is referred to in section 602 of Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns); section 10401.1 of Title 11 (Cities).
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY
Chapter 9 - Municipal Reapportionment
Section 901 - Short title and scope of chapter
Section 903 - Reapportionment by governing body
Section 904 - Reapportionment by court upon petition
Section 905 - Compensation of commissioners and payment of costs
Section 906 - Contest of reapportionment by governing body