[Adopted 8-17-1999 by Ord. No. 99-06]
Pursuant to the provisions of the Intergovernmental
Cooperation Act, Act of December 19, 1996, P.L. 1158, No. 177 (53
Pa.C.S.A. § 2301 et seq.), local governments may enter into
intergovernmental cooperation agreements for the purpose of cooperatively
performing intergovernmental powers and duties. East Brandywine Township,
Chester County, Pennsylvania, hereby ordains as follows:
The purpose and objectives of the agreement
are as follows:
A.
To serve as a mutual forum to identify, discuss, study
and bring into focus regional needs and opportunities regarding growth
management.
B.
To develop and review policies, plans and priorities
regarding regional growth management.
C.
To provide and maintain effective communication and
coordination among the member governmental agencies.
D.
To facilitate proposals, agreements and cooperative
action among member governments for related growth management issues
that cross municipal boundaries.
E.
To promote intergovernmental cooperation and gather
information regarding regional issues affecting growth management.
The agreement shall continue until revoked by
actions of the members, as provided for in the agreement.
The agreement shall be financed by the assessment
and collection of dues from the members, contribution by members and
by the acceptance of gifts, grants or similar subsidies.
The agreement shall be administered by the Board
composed of two persons appointed by each municipal member of the
group as set forth in the agreement, which municipal member shall
be entitled to one vote. The Board shall elect a chairman, secretary,
and treasurer by a majority vote of the Board.
The property necessary for the proper functioning
of the provisions of the agreement shall be acquired in accordance
with a provision of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act.
The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute the articles of agreement
as described hereinabove on behalf of the Township.
In accordance with the provisions of the agreement,
the Board of Supervisors will, from time to time, designate two persons
to be representatives for the Planning Group. One of such persons
shall be a member of the Board of Supervisors, and one shall be a
designee of the governing body.
