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Chapter 27

Hospital Authority

Summarized as of July 18, 2026 · Official text on eCode360 →

This chapter authorizes the City of Pottsville to organize a Hospital Authority under the state's Municipality Authorities Act of 1945.

Who this affects

This is a procedural/organizational chapter directing city officials, not a rule affecting residents' daily conduct.

Key rules

  • The City Council states its intention to organize an Authority under the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945."
  • The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute Articles of Incorporation for the Authority.
  • The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to publish notice of the substance of this chapter and the proposed filing of the Articles of Incorporation, as required by the Authorities Act.
  • The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to file the Articles of Incorporation and required proofs of publication with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including payment of required filing fees.

The official, authoritative text is Chapter 27: Hospital Authority on eCode360 →