Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 11701.447. Merger and consolidation;  incorporation of municipal corporation

(1) For the limited purpose of merging or consolidating with one or more surrounding municipalities under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 Subch. C   1 (relating to consolidation and merger), the residents of the district may file a petition with the county board of elections as provided in 53 Pa.C.S. §§ 735 (relating to initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger without new home rule charter) and 735.1 (relating to initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter).

(2) Residents of the district may be nominated to, and serve on, a commission formed to study merger or consolidation of the district with one or more municipalities.

(3) Upon favorable action by the electorate on consolidation or merger, the administrator, in consultation with the district advisory committee, may enter into a merger or consolidation agreement with the governing bodies of other municipalities in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. § 737 (relating to consolidation or merger agreement) and shall provide for the transition of the district into a consolidated or merged municipality with the same powers and duties as provided by law to governing bodies of municipalities.

(4) The administrator may expend district funds to the extent authorized by law for the purpose of merger, consolidation or incorporation as provided in subsection (b).