The
following words, when used in this chapter, shall, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, mean:
ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL
Those documents specifying operational matters of municipal
units, including, but not necessarily limited to, descriptions of
the duties and responsibilities of subordinate units, rules, regulations
and appropriate administrative procedures, records and reports.
CHARTER
The Home Rule Charter of the Township of Hampton, Allegheny
County, Pennsylvania.
CHIEF
The Chief of Police of the Township of Hampton, Allegheny,
County, Pennsylvania.
CLERK
The Clerk of Council of the Township of Hampton as appointed
by the Members of Council.
CONTROLLER
The elected Controller of the Township of Hampton as established
by the Charter.
COUNCIL
The elected governing Council of the Township of Hampton
as established by the Charter.
DIRECTOR
The head of a department within the administrative framework
of the Township of Hampton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
LAW
All applicable laws of the United States of America and the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
LEGAL COUNSEL
The Legal Counsel appointed by Council by a majority vote.
MANAGER
The Municipal Manager of the Township of Hampton as established
by the Charter.
MUNICIPALITY
The Township of Hampton as defined by the Charter.
ORDINANCE
All ordinances of the municipality, including this Administrative
Code.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, association or corporation.
PUBLISH
To print in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality
the entire document or a brief summary thereof with a listing of places
where copies have been filed and times when they are available for
public inspection.
RESIDENCE
An abode in which an officer or employee permanently resides.
UNIT
All governmental entities and or departments of the municipality.