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City of Scranton, PA
Lackawanna County
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New Laws (41) Index
A. 
Legislative power. The legislative power of the City government shall be exercised by the Council.
B. 
Number and election of Council. The Council shall consist of five members elected at large.
C. 
Meetings of Council.
(1) 
Regular meetings of Council shall be held at least once a week at such place and time as fixed by resolution of Council.
(2) 
All meetings of Council shall be open to the public and public notice of such meetings shall be given as required.
(3) 
The proceedings of the Council shall be governed by rules and regulations as fixed by resolution of Council.
(4) 
City Council shall recess for the month of August unless a majority of members vote to conduct weekly or biweekly meetings, or at the call of the President.
D. 
Appointment of Counsel. The Council of the City of Scranton shall designate and appoint one person, learned in the law, to act as Counsel for the Council of the City of Scranton. Such Counsel shall be an attorney-at-law admitted and qualified to practice in the courts of this Commonwealth. Such Counsel shall be the legal adviser of the Council of the City of Scranton in matters pertaining to or affecting their office and shall act as their Counsel in any litigation involving any matters or things pertaining to or affecting their duties as members of City Council. Said Counsel shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Council and shall be paid a salary in an amount provided for and fixed by City ordinance.
[Amended by Ord. No. 14-1985]
A. 
Appointment. The City Clerk shall be appointed by a majority of the members of Council and shall serve at the pleasure of Council.
B. 
Duties. The City Clerk shall perform such functions as may be required by law and such duties as are assigned to him by Council.
C. 
Appointments and removal of employees. City Council and the City Clerk will be responsible for the appointments and removal of employees under the jurisdiction of the Office of City Council/City Clerk.