This Charter and all amendments hereto shall
constitute the form of government for the Borough of Bradford Woods
(hereinafter referred to as the "Borough"). Among the purposes of
this Charter are: to provide municipal services and facilities with
the highest degree of efficiency and economy; to establish a Mayor-Council
form of government; to secure all possible municipal home rule; and
to provide for the health, safety and well-being of its citizens.
The municipal corporation now known as the "Borough
of Bradford Woods" shall continue to be a municipal corporation under
the same name and with the actual boundaries of the Borough at the
time this Charter takes effect and as lawfully changed thereafter.
A.
The Borough may exercise any powers and perform any
function not denied it by the Constitution of Pennsylvania, by the
General Assembly or by this Charter.
B.
The powers and functions of the Borough under this Charter shall be broadly construed in favor of the Borough. Except as limited in Subsection A, all possible powers and functions of the Borough are to be considered as if specifically and individually set forth in this Charter, whether such powers are presently available or may hereafter become available.
