Hazleton’s Current Form of Government

AI Summary

This document establishes the administrative and legislative framework for the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, adopted by City Council on November 16, 1995 via Ordinance No. 9518. The City Council consists of five members elected at large and holds meetings at least monthly, open to the public, governed by parliamentary procedure rules set by Council resolution. The document defines key terms including approval (majority of members with a quorum present), ordinances (subject to mayoral veto), and resolutions (formalized Council statements requiring no executive approval). A Council Clerk is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of Council, and a Legal Adviser to City Council is appointed for an indefinite term by majority vote of all Council members, with compensation fixed by Council and duties including attendance at Council meetings when requested.