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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 11 Pa.C.S.A. Cities § 11018.2. Voting, no veto and vote necessary to enact ordinances or adopt resolutions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Voting generally.--Members of council present or participating via a telecommunication device shall vote on each question before council, except:

(1) As may be required by the provisions of a public official ethics law which may be applicable to members of council.

(2) As may be excused by a simple majority vote of the members of council present at a council meeting, for cause, which shall be entered in the journal, as may be deemed appropriate.

(b) Veto.--The mayor shall have no right of veto.

(c) Majority vote.--Except as otherwise provided in this part, an ordinance may not be enacted and a resolution may not be adopted by council without an affirmative vote of a majority of the number of the members of council.

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