53 Pa.C.S. § 908
This is the official text of 53 Pa.C.S. § 908, part of Pennsylvania’s Pa.C.S — part of the compiled statutory law of Pennsylvania, published by the state as "Pa.C.S." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Retention in office and new elections.
Official statutory text
(a) Retention of existing members in office.--The members of the governing body in office at the time of the
reapportionment shall retain their offices until the end of their respective terms.
(b) Election of members following reapportionment.--The election of members of the governing body under the reapportionment shall be held in accordance with law relating to the entity and the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code.
reapportionment shall retain their offices until the end of their respective terms.
(b) Election of members following reapportionment.--The election of members of the governing body under the reapportionment shall be held in accordance with law relating to the entity and the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code.
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