There is hereby established an Administrative
Code for the government of the Borough of Malvern, Pennsylvania, a
Home Rule municipality, pursuant to its Home Rule Charter and the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This Code shall become a
part of the Code of the Borough of Malvern and shall be known and
referred to as the "Administrative Code." Said Code defines the responsibilities
of such municipal departments, offices and agencies as the Borough
Council deems necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of municipal
affairs.
A.
The provisions of this Administrative Code, insofar
as they are substantially the same as existing provisions of ordinances
of the Borough of Malvern relating to the same subject matter, shall
be construed as restatements and continuations thereof and not as
new enactments.
B.
The performance of functions pursuant to the provisions
of this Administrative Code shall be deemed and held to constitute
a continuation of the performance of previous functions for the purpose
of succession to all rights, powers, duties and obligations attached
to such functions. Any proceedings or other business undertaken or
commenced prior to the effective date of this Administrative Code
may be conducted and completed by the Borough officer or administrative
unit responsible therefor under the Home Rule Charter or this Administrative
Code.
The provisions of this Administrative Code shall
be construed broadly in favor of the Borough of Malvern within the
limitations of its Home Rule Charter and the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. Any specific mention of particular functions, authorities,
powers and duties in this Administrative Code shall not be construed
in any way as limiting the general powers of the Borough Council or
of the Borough Manager as set forth in the Home Rule Charter in providing
for the most efficient and beneficial administration of government
for the Borough of Malvern.
