Bill > SB945

This bill consolidates the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, and makes repeals. Specifically, the bill: - Amends Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to consolidate The County Code and make repeals. - Adds preliminary provisions, including scope, applicability, definitions, excluded provisions, a saving clause, and provisions related to the holding of office and the construction of references. - Adds provisions related to the division of the Commonwealth into counties, the classification of counties, and the procedures for ascertaining, certifying and effecting changes in class. - Adds provisions related to fixing and relocating county lines and boundaries. - Adds provisions related to required fiscal security for county officers and employees. This bill aims to consolidate and update the laws related to county governance and administration in Pennsylvania.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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