Section 11004 - Oath of council members, quorum and rules

11 PA Cons Stat § 11004 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Oath.--The members of council shall take the oath of office provided for in section 10905 (relating to oath of office, violation of oath and penalty).

(b) Quorum.--

(1) A majority of the number of members of council shall constitute a quorum.

(2) A smaller number may compel the attendance of absent members, under penalties to be prescribed by ordinance.

(3) Only members physically present at a meeting place within the city shall be counted in establishing a quorum.

(c) Rules.--In accordance with law, council may determine and adopt rules for procedure and conduct of business.

Cross References. Section 11004 is referred to in section 11005 of this title.