The Council of Wilkinsburg is a body of nine elected officials. There are three officials from each of Wilkinsburg’s three wards. Council members elect a President among themselves. The Council President is responsible for presiding over Council meetings, establishing committees, and appointing committee chairs. There is also a Vice-President, who presides over Council meetings in the absence of the President.
The role of Council is to serve as civilian oversight of all activities of the Borough, including the management of Borough employees. Council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances, voting appropriations, approving all personnel decisions, and establishing and maintaining the Borough’s budget. The Council also works with Pennsylvania and Allegheny County officials to find ways to stimulate economic development.
Council members serve four-year terms, with no limitation on the number of terms served. Elections occur every other year on odd-numbered years. Each election year, four or five seats on Council are open to voting. The rotation of seats ensures that there are always experienced representatives serving on Council.
Announcement
- STATEMENT REGARDING 2013 TAX ASSESSMENTS
- On January 27, under a court order, Allegheny County’s Office of
Property Assessments mailed new...
- Posted: 04/01/2012
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- February 8, 2012 Council Meeting Agenda
- February 8, 2012 Council Meeting Agenda is now available on-line for reading.
- Posted: 02/03/2012
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Community Calendar
- 2/6/2012
- Wilkinsburg Planning Commission: 6:00 p.m. @ Council Chambers
- 2/8/2012
- Council Legislative Session: 7pm @ Borough Building
- 2/10/2012
- Wilkinsburg Mun Auth & CIDA: 4 PM Borough Building
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Minutes
2/3/2012
February 8, 2012 Council Meeting Agenda
1/27/2012
February 1, 2012 Council Planning Mtg. Agenda
1/18/2012
Dec. 7, 2011 Council Mtg. Minutes
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Documents
7/7/2011
Community Art & Civic Design Commission Legislation
4/28/2011
Employment Application
12/8/2010
Refuse Collection Ordinance No. 2851
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