Borough Council

Borough Council is the Chief Legislation body of the Borough of Coplay. Its seven members are re-elected at large for four year terms. Council has, but not by way of limitations, the following powers and duties.

• To make appropriations, incur indebtedness and adopt the budget.
• To adopt, amend and repeal an administrative code.
• To levy taxes.
• To fix the amount of bonds for officers and employees, which bonds shall be paid from borough funds.
• To adopt by resolution all rules and regulations necessary for the governing of its own activities and procedures and for assuring the proper conduct of the business of the Borough.
• To make or cause to be made, such studies, investigations or audits which it deems necessary or to be in the best interests of the Borough.

Council must be residents (minimum one continuous year preceding the election) and qualified voters of the Borough and must reside in the Borough throughout their terms of office.