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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 7312. Appointment, terms and vacancies

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Scope.--This section applies to a shade tree commission established under section 7311(a) (relating to right of establishment).

(b) Composition.--The board of commissioners shall appoint three or five shade tree commissioners.  Each shade tree commissioner must be a resident of the township.

(c) Terms.--

(1) If three shade tree commissioners are appointed:

(i) one initial term shall be for three years;

(ii) one initial term shall be for four years;  and

(iii) one initial term shall be for five years.

(2) If five shade tree commissioners are appointed:

(i) one initial term shall be for one year;

(ii) one initial term shall be for two years;

(iii) one initial term shall be for three years;

(iv) one initial term shall be for four years;  and

(v) one initial term shall be for five years.

(3) A term for a subsequent appointment shall be for five years.

(4) A vacancy shall be filled by the board of commissioners for the unexpired term.

(d) Compensation.--Shade tree commissioners shall serve without compensation.

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