Legislative Body Decisions Jan. 2026
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The Hazleton City Government Study Commission held a meeting in January 2026 to consider recommendations from the Pennsylvania Economy League regarding qualifications, oath of office requirements, and prohibitions for legislative body members. Key discussion topics included whether to extend residency requirements from one year to two or three years before election, maintain the current minimum age of 18, require a formal oath of office as a condition for taking office (with forfeiture of the seat for non-compliance), and clarify prohibitions on holding other elected or appointed offices or municipal employment. The document presents these questions to commissioners for their input to establish general consensus and determine which issues warrant extended discussion versus voice votes.
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