The Board may establish Township departments and agencies in
addition to those created by this Charter and prescribe the functions
thereof except that no function assigned by this Charter may be discontinued
unless specifically rescinded by referendum. All departments under
the direction and supervision of the Manager shall be administered
by an officer appointed by and subject to the direction and supervision
of the Manager with the consent of the Board. The Manager may serve
as the head of one or more departments or appoint one person to head
up two or more departments.
(As amended by Ord. 367, 7/26/1988, § 1L)
There shall be a Township Planning Commission which shall prepare
a Comprehensive Plan as defined by Act 247, and be formed, organized,
and have all the responsibilities which are specified in the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 as amended.
There shall be a Zoning Hearing Board which shall be formed,
organized and have all the responsibilities as specified in the Pennsylvania
Planning Code, Act 247 as amended. The Zoning Hearing Board shall
also function as a board of adjustment and perform additional duties
as specified in the Administrative Code.