2541 - Election of board. - Pennsylvania Statutes

SUBCHAPTER E ELECTION OF BOARD Sec. 2541. Election of board. 2542. Nomination of candidates. 2543. Election returns. Cross References. Subchapter E is referred to in section 2551 of this title. § 2541. Election of board. (a) Petition for election.--If a referendum for the adoption of an environmental improvement compact is approved by a majority of voters in each municipality involved, the governing bodies shall, within 30 days of the certification of the results of the referendum election, submit to the election officials a petition to provide for the election of the board. (b) Terms of office.--The majority of the members to be elected to the first board receiving the highest number of votes in the election shall serve for four-year terms, while the remainder shall serve for two-year terms. Thereafter, all candidates for the board shall have four-year terms. (c) Election.--Members of the board shall be elected at the next municipal election not less than 90 days from the date of the referendum.