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Township of Swatara, PA
Lebanon County
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[Ord. 5, 12/4/1972, § 1]
The Board of Supervisors of this Township hereby signifies its intention and desire to organize an Authority jointly with the Township of Union and the Borough Jonestown, both situated in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, under the Pennsylvania Act of May 2, 1945, P.L. 382, known as the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," as amended (the "Act").
[Ord. 5, 12/4/1972, § 2]
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the Secretary, respectively, of this Township hereby are authorized, empowered and directed to execute, on behalf of this Township, Articles of Incorporation for such Authority in substantially the following form:
Articles of Incorporation
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
In compliance with requirements of the Act of May 2, 1945, P.L. 382, known as the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," as amended and supplemented, and pursuant to ordinances duly enacted by the municipal authorities of the Borough of Jonestown, the Township of Swatara and the Township of Union, all situated in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, expressing the intention and desire of the municipal authorities of said municipalities to organize a municipality authority jointly under said Act, said incorporating municipalities hereby do certify:
1.
The name of the Authority is "Northern Lebanon County Authority."
2.
The Authority is formed under provisions of the Act of May 2, 1945, P.L. 382, known as the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," as amended and supplemented.
3.
No other Authority has been organized under said Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, as amended and supplemented, or under the Act of June 28, 1935, P.L. 463, as amended and supplemented, and is in existence in or for any of the incorporating municipalities.
4.
The names of the incorporation municipalities are:
A.
Borough of Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
B.
Township of Swatara, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
C.
Township of Union, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
5.
The names and addresses of all municipal authorities of said incorporating municipalities are:
Borough of Jonestown
[Here followed the names and addresses of the municipal officers.]
Township of Swatara
[Here followed the names and addresses of the municipal officers.]
Township of Union
[Here followed the names and addresses of the municipal officers.]
6.
The members of the Board of the Authority shall be seven in number and shall be appointed as follows:
A.
Borough of Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania: three members.
B.
Township of Swatara, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania: two members.
C.
Township of Union, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania: two members.
7.
The names and addresses and terms of office of the first members of the Board of the Authority, each of whom is a citizen of the incorporating municipality by which he is appointed, are as follows: [Here followed the names, addresses, appointing municipality and terms of office of the first members.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borough of Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be executed by its Mayor and its President of Council and the Township of Swatara and the Township of Union, both situated in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, respectively, have each caused these Articles of Incorporation to be executed by the Chairman or Vice Chairman of its Board of Supervisors; and each has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be attested by its Secretary or Assistant Secretary and its Official Seal to be affixed hereunto, this _____ day of __________, 1972.
[Ord. 5, 12/4/1972, § 3]
The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the Secretary, respectively, of this Township, acting jointly with appropriate officers of the Township of Union and the Borough of Jonestown, both situated in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, hereby are authorized, empowered and directed to cause notice of the substance of this Part, including the substance of the foregoing Articles of Incorporation, and the proposed filing of such Articles of Incorporation to be published as required by the Act.
[Ord. 5, 12/4/1972, § 4]
The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the Secretary, respectively, of this Township acting jointly with appropriate officers of the Township of Union and the Borough of Jonestown, both situated in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, hereby are authorized, empowered and directed to cause such Articles of Incorporation, together with necessary proofs of publication, to be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to do all other acts and things necessary or appropriate to effect the incorporation of such Authority, including payment of any fees necessary in connection therewith.
[Ord. 5, 12/4/1972, § 5]
The following named persons shall be and they hereby are appointed as the first members to represent this Township on the Board of such Authority for the following terms of office: [Here followed the names, addresses and terms of office of the first appointed members of the Authority.]
[Ord. 5, 12/4/1972, § 6]
The enactment of this Part is deemed necessary for the benefit of and preservation of the public health, peace, comfort and general welfare of and will increase the prosperity of the citizens of this Township.
[Ord. 2012-33, 2/9/2012, §§ 2, 3]
1. 
Extension of Term. The term of existence of the Northern Lebanon County Authority is hereby extended through December 31, 2060.
2. 
Articles of Amendment. Northern Lebanon County Authority, acting through its duly authorized officers, is authorized to file Articles of Amendment extending the term of existence of the Authority through December 31, 2060, in accordance with procedures set forth in § 5605 of the Municipality Authorities Act, 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5605.