[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
There is hereby established an Administrative Code for the government
of the Township of Kingston, Pennsylvania, a home rule municipality,
pursuant to its Home Rule Charter and the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. The Code of the Township of Kingston shall be known
and referred to as the "Administrative Code." Said code defines the
responsibilities of such municipal departments, offices, and agencies
as the Board of Supervisors deems necessary for the proper and efficient
conduct of municipal affairs.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
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 Township officer or administrative unit responsible
therefor under the Home Rule Charter or this Administrative Code.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
The provisions of this Administrative Code shall not be deemed
to affect the organization, authority, powers, duties, or obligations
of the Dallas Area Municipal Authority as created August 22, 1967,
pursuant to an ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the Second
Class Township of Kingston. The Dallas Area Municipal Authority shall
continue to exist and function under the provisions of its Articles
of Incorporation and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
The provisions of this Administrative Code shall be construed
broadly in favor of the Township of Kingston 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 Board of Supervisors or
of the Township Manager as set forth in the Home Rule Charter, in
providing for the most efficient and beneficial administration of
government for the Township of Kingston.