[Adopted 7-12-2004 by Ord. No. 247]
The caption of and recitals to this article as set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.[1]
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Editor's Note: Said caption and recitals are part of the original version of Ord. No. 247, on file in the Township offices.
This municipality agrees that East Lampeter Township, Upper Leacock Township, and West Earl Township shall join with each other in accordance with the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Act by entering into the Intermunicipal Agreement which is adopted by reference with the same effect as if it had been set out verbatim in this section and a copy of which shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting at which this article was enacted.
This municipality is authorized to enter into the Intermunicipal Agreement for the purposes contained therein. This action is to be taken by the officials or employees of the Municipality designated for this purpose, pursuant to general or specific instructions issued by the governing body.
As required by the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, the following matters are specifically found and determined:
A. 
The conditions of the agreement are set forth in the Intermunicipal Agreement referred to in § 30-5.
B. 
The Intermunicipal Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2004, and shall continue for a period of three years. Thereafter, the Intermunicipal Agreement shall be terminable by any party at any time upon written notification to the other party of the party's election to terminate the Intermunicipal Agreement. Such termination shall become effective 90 days after the date of such written notice by the party electing to terminate the Intermunicipal Agreement.
C. 
The purposes and objectives of the Intermunicipal Agreement are to provide for the formation of the Conestoga Valley Building Code Appeals Board (the "Appeals Board") to serve as a joint construction code Board of Appeals for all participating municipalities.
D. 
Each municipality shall bear the costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code within that municipality. Each municipality will establish a fee structure so that persons filing appeals shall pay the costs associated with the administration of the Uniform Construction Code.
E. 
A new organizational structure, the Appeals Board, will be formed by the Intermunicipal Agreement. The membership of the Appeals Board is established in the Intermunicipal Agreement. The manner of making appointments to the Appeals Board is set forth, in the Intermunicipal Agreement.
F. 
The Intermunicipal Agreement does not contemplate the purchase of any real or personal property. Each municipality shall acquire, manage or dispose of such personal property as it desires and deems necessary to administer the Uniform Construction Code.
G. 
Each municipality has the power to enter into contracts for policies of insurance or other employee benefits.