The Borough Council of the Borough of Lehighton is authorized
to enter into and become a part of an existing "Intermunicipal Agreement
establishing a Joint Board of Appeals pursuant to the Uniform Construction
Code" (hereinafter referred to as the "existing agreement"), a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. by and among various municipalities located in Carbon
County, Pennsylvania, specifically including Franklin
Township, Penn Forest Township, Towamensing Township, East Penn Township
and Mahoning Township. By becoming a party to the existing agreement,
it is the intent of the Borough of Lehighton to become a member of
the Joint Board of Appeals.
The initial term of the existing agreement is five years from
the date of execution of the existing agreement, which was September
2, 2004. According to the existing agreement, it shall continue in
full force and be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter,
unless terminated by the parties in accordance with the provisions
thereof.
Each municipality, including the Borough of Lehighton, shall
be responsible for all of the cost and expenses associated with appeals
which derive or originate from the administration and enforcement
of the Uniform Construction Code in that municipality.
As delineated in the existing agreement, it is not anticipated
that the Joint Board of Appeals will have any employees. Therefore,
the Joint Board of Appeals is not empowered to enter into contracts
for policies of group insurance and employee benefits, including social
security, for employees.
This chapter shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.