West Pikeland Township Government Study Commission

West Pikeland's Home Rule Charter

The West Pikeland Home Rule Charter is a local constitution that defines the powers and operations of West Pikeland's government in a way that gives citizens greater voice and authority than is currently available. Residents are urged to read the charter in its entirely.

Helpful Links

Below are materials to make it easy for residents to understand the charter rationale, provisions, and benefits:

1)  Letter to West Pikeland residents from the Commissioners;

2)  Preambles explain the philosophy behind the provisions in each section of the charter;

3) One-page summaries compare provisions within each section with the current Second Class Township Code;

4) The Final Report summarizes the key elements of each of the charter's seven sections and the charter philosophy.

5) The Home Rule Charter is an easy-to-read, 38-page document defining the laws of West Pikeland Township.

Government Study Commission ▪ West Pikeland Township ▪ Post Office Box 152, Chester Springs, PA 19425 ▪ 610-423-6777 ▪ info@westpikeland-gsc.org

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