The Upper Darby Township Council of Delaware County hereby signifies its intention and desire to organize a Planning Commission under the provisions of Article
III of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code ("MPC").
The Planning Commission shall consist of five members with two
alternates, all of whom shall be residents of Upper Darby Township.
A. Term of Office. The term of office of the members shall be four years
and should expire on December 31 or until a successor is appointed,
except that the terms of the members first appointed shall be so fixed
that no more than two shall be reappointed during any future calendar
year. In the event of vacancies, the Mayor shall appoint, with the
approval of six members of Council, a member to fill the unexpired
term.
B. Appointment of members. The members of the Planning Commission shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of six members of Council
by resolution, which shall also state the term to be filled by each
Planning Commissioner.
The Planning Commission may, with the consent of the Mayor,
accept and utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance made available
by the county, the commonwealth, or the federal government, or any
of their agencies, or from private sources. The Mayor, or his or her
designee, may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance
or utilization of the funds or assistance in accordance with Township
procedures.