There is hereby established an Administrative
Code for the government of the Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania,
a home rule municipality, pursuant to its Home Rule Charter and the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This code shall become a
part of the Code of the Borough of West Chester and shall be known
and referred to as the "Administrative Code." Said code defines the
responsibilities of such municipal departments, offices and agencies
as the Borough Council deems necessary for the proper and efficient
conduct of municipal affairs.
The provisions of this Administrative Code shall
be construed broadly in favor of the Borough of West Chester within
the limitations of its Home Rule Charter and the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. Any specific mention of particular functions, authorities,
powers and duties in this Administrative Code shall not be construed
in any way as limiting the general powers of the Borough Council or
of the Borough Manager as set forth in the Home Rule Charter in providing
for the most efficient and beneficial administration of government
for the Borough of West Chester.