News & Events
09.13.09
The 39th Annual Conference will take place in State College, Pennsylvania from July 15 through 19, 2010 at the Nittany Lion Inn. Details on the Conference will be forthcoming in early 2010..
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09.01.09
The Association is offering to its membership a newly-designed identification badge for mayors only. Requests will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please allow reasonable time for shipping and delivery.
Click on the link below to download the order form.
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08.13.09
Applications for the 2009 Outstanding Mayor Award, which will be presented at the PSAB Conference are now being accepted.
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Welcome to the new Association of Mayors of the Boroughs of Pennsylvania website.
The purpose of the Association shall be defined as:
To secure a closer official and personal relationship among the mayors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To secure unity of action in matters pertaining to the mayors and their duties
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Are Your Dues Current?
Annual due statements have been mailed to borough managers or secretaries on behalf of our members for the year 2009.
If you have not received your statement, contact Tim Palmieri at 724-375-7603 or e-mail tpalmieri@paboroughtmayors.org
Anytown Police Manual
Copies of the Association's "Anytown Police" manual are available in computer disc (Word 97) and in book formats.
Cost of either format is $25.00 and includes shipping and handling.
The manual can be ordered by contacting Tim Palmieri, Association Secretary/Treasurer, 602 Gold Course Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
All orders must be pre=paid by check, payable to the Association of Mayors of the Boroughs of Pennsylvania. Please specify your choice of either the disc or book format.
Duties of the Mayor
The prime responsibility of the mayor is directing the police department. According to Section 1121 of the Borough Code, the mayor can direct the time during which, the place where and manner in which the chief of police shall perform their duties.Council shall fix and determine the total weekly hours that apply to policemen.
Council also the right to appoint special school police or crossing guards to direct traffic at or near school. When they are on duty, these guards are under the direction of the mayor.
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