Borough of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania

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Borough Council

The Council of Wilkinsburg is a body of nine elected officials. There are three officials from each of Wilkinsburg’s three wards. Council members elect a President among themselves. The Council President is responsible for presiding over Council meetings, establishing committees, and appointing committee chairs. There is also a Vice-President, who presides over Council meetings in the absence of the President.

The role of Council is to serve as civilian oversight of all activities of the Borough, including the management of Borough employees. Council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances, voting appropriations, approving all personnel decisions, and establishing and maintaining the Borough’s budget. The Council also works with Pennsylvania and Allegheny County officials to find ways to stimulate economic development.

Council members serve four-year terms, with no limitation on the number of terms served. Elections occur every other year on odd-numbered years. Each election year, four or five seats on Council are open to voting. The rotation of seats ensures that there are always experienced representatives serving on Council.

Announcement

August 4, 2010 Council Planning Mtg. Agenda

Wilkinsburg Borough Council Planning Meeting Agenda for Wednesday August 4, 2010 is now available for...

Posted: 07/30/2010

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Wilkinsburg Recruitment for Police Officers

The Borough of Wilkinsburg is in the process of recruiting for police officers. Applications...

Posted: 07/26/2010

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Community Calendar

8/4/2010

Council Planning Session: 7:00 p.m. @ Borough Bldg.

9/1/2010

Council Planning Session: 7:00 p.m. @ Borough Bldg.

9/13/2010

Planning Commission Mtg. : 6:00 p.m. @ Borough Bldg.

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Wilkinsburg Borough Building • 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg PA 15221 • (412) 244-2900