Bill > SB637

This bill updates the language in Pennsylvania's municipal code regarding the qualifications of a municipal manager, specifically replacing gendered language with gender-neutral terminology. The bill modifies Section 3059 to clarify that a municipal manager is chosen by the council based on executive and administrative qualifications, and that the individual does not need to be a resident of the municipality or the Commonwealth at the time of appointment or during their tenure. The bill maintains the existing provision that a municipal manager cannot hold any elective governmental office. The primary changes are linguistic, replacing masculine pronouns with more inclusive language, while preserving the substantive requirements for the municipal manager position. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, which is a standard implementation timeline that allows municipalities and local governments time to adjust to the updated language.

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