THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF BOROUGHS

Should we use a Resolution or Ordinance?

The Borough Code has many sections that call out actions specifically requiring an ordinance or a resolution. Tracking these sections of the Code can be challenging, so we compiled a table that outlines actions requiring ordinances and actions requiring resolutions per the Borough Code. This chart only includes provisions from the Borough Code and no other acts applicable to PA local governments. Click the link below to download the reference table.