Home Rule in Pennsylvania

7th Edition March 2003

The basic concept of home rule is relatively simple. The basic authority to act in municipal affairs is transferred from state law, as set forth bt the General Assembly, to a local charter, adopted and ammended by the voters. (full text by clicking on above link)

Emmaus Budget and Finance to recommend water rate increases

By CORRINE DURDOCK
cdurdock@tnonline.com

As a precurser of what is to come, Dr. Roger Whitcomb, chair of Emmaus Council's Budget and Finance Committee, said the Budget and Finance Committee would be presenting its budget recommendations at the Nov.(More)

Cost of water may double in Emmaus

By Randy Kraft
Emmaus residents face paying water rates that are twice as high in 2006. ''Rates will double,'' said Roger Whitcomb, chairman of Borough Council's Budget and Finance Committee. ''I can't be more blunt than that. It might be a little more than double, but...
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