Borough Council

Freemansburg Borough Council is the governing body responsible for overseeing and managing the Borough, which is a specific type of municipality. In Pennsylvania, a Borough is a classification of local government that is typically smaller in population than a city but larger than a township. Borough councils are local legislative bodies that make decisions and pass ordinances regarding the day-to-day affairs of the Borough.

Borough councils usually consist of a small number of elected members, typically between 5 to 7 council members. Freemansburg Borough Council consists of 7 members. The members are elected by the residents of the Borough with elections occurring on a four-year cycle.

Roles and Responsibilities

Legislative Functions
Council creates, amends, and enforces local laws, ordinances, and resolutions that affect the community. This can include items like zoning laws, building codes, and noise ordinances.

Budget and Finance
Council is responsible for approving the borough’s budget, which includes funding for public services, infrastructure, and salaries.

Public Services
Council is often involved in decisions related to public works, such as street maintenance, parks, and public safetyservices like police and fire departments.

Zoning and Development
Borough councils have a say in land use and development projects, managing how land is zoned for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.

Meetings and Public Participation
Council holds regular meetings, which are open to the public. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings by providing input or asking questions during designated public comment periods. Excluding deviation for Holidays, Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, as-needed.

Legal Framework
Boroughs in Pennsylvania are governed by the Borough Code (Title 8), a set of laws that outlines the structure, authority, and functions of Borough governments. This code provides a framework for Borough Councils to operate within.

In short, the borough council plays a crucial role in maintaining the local governance and quality of life within a borough in Pennsylvania, dealing with everything from local laws to services and budgeting for the community.

Council Members