The Board of Commissioners, at the commencement
of the fiscal year in any even-numbered year, or as soon thereafter
as practicable, shall elect, by a vote of a majority of the members,
one person learned in the law, who shall be styled the Township Solicitor
and who shall serve for the term of two years and until his successor
qualifies. The compensation of the Solicitor shall be fixed by the
Board of Commissioners. Vacancies in the office of Township Solicitor
shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners for the unexpired term.
The Township Solicitor shall have those duties
specified by the First Class Township Code.[1] Requests for the services of the Solicitor shall be made
by the Board of Commissioners or through the President or Vice President
of the Board or through the Township Manager.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 55101
et seq.
