[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Slippery Rock as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 4-1-2008 by Ord. No. 641 (Ch. 1, Part 5, of the
1983 Code)]
The Borough is authorized pursuant to the authority of the Act
of December 19, 1996, P.L. 1158, as amended (53 Pa.C.S.A. § 2301
et seq.) (hereinafter the "Act"), to jointly cooperate with other
local governments in the exercise or performance of their respective
governmental functions, powers or responsibilities, and the Borough
hereby signifies its intention and desire to organize a council of
governments under the provisions of law, including but not limited
to the Act. Said organization shall be known as the "Butler County
Council of Governments" (hereinafter the "Butler County COG").
A.Â
The Borough Council hereby consents to joining the Butler County
COG, a council of governments formed under the provisions of 53 Pa.C.S.A.
§ 2301 et seq., for the purpose of providing various services,
including, but not limited to, the purposes identified in the bylaws
of the Butler County COG attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A," as may be amended from time to time by the Butler County
COG.[1] The Butler County COG shall be supported by contributions
from its members, grants and fees for services. Real and personal
property may be purchased, sold or leased by the Butler County COG
in accordance with applicable law. No new entity is being created
which would be empowered by 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 2307(7) to enter
into contracts for policies of group insurance and employee benefits,
including social security.[2]
B.Â
The Borough Council of the Borough of Slippery Rock is hereby authorized
to enter into contracts with the Butler County COG to provide such
services, programs and joint purchases as the Borough Council of Slippery
Rock shall, by resolution, determine from time to time.
