Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 1502. Petition of electors

(a) General rule.--At least 5% of registered electors of the township or, for a proposal affecting only a portion of the township, at least 5% of the registered electors of the ward which would be affected by the proposal, may petition the board of commissioners to initiate proceedings under section 1501 (relating to creation and alteration of wards) and may present to the board of commissioners a plot showing the boundaries of the proposed wards of the township.  The board of commissioners shall, by motion approved by a majority of the commissioners within 90 days of presentment of the petition, determine whether to initiate proceedings under section 1501.

(b) Failure to approve motion.--If the board of commissioners has not approved a motion within 90 days after the presentment of a petition under subsection (a), 10 registered electors may petition the court of common pleas to contest the existing apportionment as violating section 1501(b) or (d).  The proceedings before the court shall be conducted in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. §§ 906 (relating to contest of reapportionment by governing body) and 907 (relating to costs and expenses of contest).