[Adopted 5-14-2019 by Res. No. 2019-09]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ELECTED OFFICIAL
An individual holding public office who won the position
in a free election or one who has been appointed by a majority vote
of the elected body when there is a vacancy of the office due to resignation
or other reason.
Elected officials may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while
traveling to, from, and during attendance at Borough-related events
and conferences pre-approved by Council. Reimbursement shall include
mileage, meals, tuition and lodging. Expenses for lodging may be paid
in advance by the Borough. All other reasonable expenses are reimbursed
after submission of an itemized account of expenses.
These rules, wholly or in part, may be amended or repealed by
majority vote in any regularly scheduled meeting of Borough Council.
Rules adopted to expedite and facilitate the transition of the business
of Council in an orderly fashion shall be deemed to be procedural
only, and the failure to strictly observe any such rules shall not
affect the jurisdiction of or invalidate any action taken by Council.