Legislative Body Decisions Jan. 2026
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The Hazleton City Government Study Commission issued questions for consideration regarding legislative body qualifications, oath requirements, and conflict-of-interest prohibitions, intended to gauge consensus among elected officials in January 2026. Current qualifications require city residency for at least one year before election and a minimum age of eighteen years; the Pennsylvania Economy League recommends extending residency to two or three years. Current policy requires an oath of office with no set format; the Commission recommends a standardized oath and making failure to take it grounds for forfeiture of the seat. Current prohibitions bar council members from holding federal, state, or county offices, school district positions within the city, or any city employment; the document does not specify whether the Commission recommends changes to these restrictions.
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This is a residential building and zoning permit application form for Hazle Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The form is used for new construction, additions, and major alterations, and applicants must acknowledge that false statements are subject to criminal penalties under 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904. The application requires detailed information including property location and tax parcel number, owner contact information, principal contractor and sub-contractor licensing (requiring either PAOAGHIC or Hazle Township License), architect details if applicable, and classification of work type (new building, addition, alteration, repair, demolition, relocation, sign, or zoning permit only). Hazle Township Building Department processes applications at P.O. Box 506, Harleigh, PA 18225-0506, with a delivery address at 101 West 27th Street, Hazle Township, PA 18202, and can be reached at 570-455-2030 or fax 570-453-2402.
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