[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
There is hereby established an Administrative Code for the government
of the Township of Kingston, Pennsylvania, a home rule municipality,
pursuant to its Home Rule Charter and the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. The Code of the Township of Kingston shall be known
and referred to as the "Administrative Code." Said code defines the
responsibilities of such municipal departments, offices, and agencies
as the Board of Supervisors deems necessary for the proper and efficient
conduct of municipal affairs.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
The performance of functions pursuant to the provisions of this
Administrative Code shall be deemed and held to constitute a continuation
of the performance of previous functions for the purpose of succession
to all rights, powers, duties, and obligations attached to such functions.
Any proceedings or other business undertaken or commenced prior to
the effective date of this Administrative Code may be conducted and
completed by the Township officer or administrative unit responsible
therefor under the Home Rule Charter or this Administrative Code.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
1.Â
Departments of Government. In accordance with Article VI of the Home
Rule Charter, administrative departments are hereby established as
designated in Departments of Government in this Administrative Code.
During any transitional period after the date of adoption of this
Administrative Code and prior to the actual establishment of the designated
administrative departments, the Township Manager or an officer designated
by him shall carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to
the administrative departments.
2.Â
Members of Boards and Commissions. The terms of all members of the
following boards and commissions in existence prior to the adoption
of this Administrative Code shall continue upon the adoption of this
Administrative Code: Zoning Hearing Board, Civil Service Commission,
Planning Commission, Police Pension Fund Trustees, Recreation Commission,
and Water Commission.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
The provisions of this Administrative Code shall not be deemed
to affect the organization, authority, powers, duties, or obligations
of the Dallas Area Municipal Authority as created August 22, 1967,
pursuant to an ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the Second
Class Township of Kingston. The Dallas Area Municipal Authority shall
continue to exist and function under the provisions of its Articles
of Incorporation and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
The provisions of this Administrative Code shall be construed
broadly in favor of the Township of Kingston 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 Board of Supervisors or
of the Township Manager as set forth in the Home Rule Charter, in
providing for the most efficient and beneficial administration of
government for the Township of Kingston.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
1.Â
Any person who is a citizen of the Commonwealth (hereinafter "citizen")
shall have the right to examine and copy any account, voucher, contract,
minute, order, or decision of the Township ("Township records") in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the
procedure hereinafter set forth.
2.Â
Procedure.
A.Â
Any citizen who desires to examine or copy Township records shall
conform to the following procedures:
(1)Â
The person who desires to examine the Township records shall address
a letter to the Township Manager stating the Township records which
the citizen desires to examine.
(2)Â
The Township Manager shall notify such citizen of the time and place
at which the Township records requested may be examined. Such time
shall be fixed within one week of receipt of the request to examine
the Township records; provided, however, that if the Township records
which have been requested for examination are not available, the Township
Manager shall state in writing the time when such Township records
will be available and the place where they can be examined.
(3)Â
Any Township record may be copied at the time the Township record
is examined; provided, however that if the copy is made by the Township,
the citizen requesting the copy shall pay a reasonable cost to be
determined by the Township Manager.
B.Â
In addition to the procedure set forth above, at the discretion of
the Township Manager, all Township records shall be made available
to any citizen during regular business hours of the Township.
3.Â
Records Not Open to Citizen Access. No citizen shall have the right
to examine or copy any records to which the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania or the Township deny public access.
4.Â
Appeals from the Denial of the Right to Examine Records. Any citizen
shall have the right to appeal the denial of access to Township records
in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
