Board of Supervisors
HENRY M. BAYLOR, JR.
Township Supervisor, Chairman
(Elected 6 Year Term Expires Dec. 31, 2011)
(Appointed annually by the Board of Supervisors) |
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Township Supervisor, Treasurer
(Elected 6 Year Term Expires Dec. 31, 2013) |
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THOMAS F. ZORN
Township Supervisor, Vice-Chairman
(Elected 6 Year Term Expires Dec. 31, 2015)
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As a Township of the second class, East Buffalo Township is governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors, one of whom serves as chairman on a rotating basis. Supervisors are elected at large by the electorate for staggered six-year terms and perform both legislative and executive duties for the "health, safety, and welfare" of Township residents. They are required by state law to establish a budget for each year's anticipated expenses and they are given the right to set various taxes to defray those expenses.
To assist them, supervisors are empowered to appoint professionals such as an attorney and an engineer. The Board also appoints all members of the Advisory Boards and Commissions, as well as the Zoning Hearing Board and Municipal Authority.
Meetings:
East Buffalo Township conducts public meetings on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, with rare modifications to accommodate conflicts, at the East Buffalo Township Administration Building located at 589 Fairground Road.
The first meeting (2nd Monday of each month) is held at 7:30 PM.
The second meeting (4th Monday of each month) is held at 3:00 PM.
Scheduled times are staggered to accommodate availability of the public. Residents are welcome to express opinions at meetings during "Public Comment" time on the agenda, but the Supervisors have the sole responsibility to legislate and conduct Township business.
Tax Collector
Gary E. Kleppinger
Township Tax Collector
(Elected 4 Year Term Expires Dec. 31, 2013)
At the municipal election in the year 1993 and at the municipal election every four year thereafter, the electors of each township shall elect one tax collector to serve for a term of four years, except when vacancy creates a shorter term, from the first Monday of January after the election. The tax collector shall have resided in the township continuously for at least one year immediately preceding their election .
Auditors
William Bollinger Open
(Term Expires Dec. 31, 2013) (Term Expires Dec. 31, 2011)
Barbara "Jodie" S. Bryant
(Term Expires Dec. 31, 2011)
Duties of auditors are to audit, adjust and settle the accounts of all elected officials or appointed officials or agencies that receive or distribute funds.
Three members compose the "Auditors" which serve staggered six year terms. Except when vacancies create shorter terms, at each municipal election, the electors of each township shall elect one auditor to serve for a term of six years from the first Monday of January after the election. Auditors shall reside in the township from which elected and shall have resided in that township continuously for at least one year immediately preceding their election.
No auditor shall at the same time hold any other township elective or appointive office or position within the township they serve.
Police
BARRY HOSTERMAN
East Buffalo Township Chief of Police
(Appointed by the Board of Supervisors)
The Chief of Police oversees the day-to-day operations of the Township Police Department. In this role he is responsible for all public information, policy, budget and staff supervision. The Chief works with the Township Clerk and Secretary and Board of Supervisors.
Solicitor
PETER MATSON
Township Solicitor
(Appointed by the board of Supervisors)
The Township Solicitor provides legal advice and represents the Council in legal actions.
Township Clerk and Secretary
BARRY TROXELL
Township Clerk and Secretary
(Appointed by the Board of Supervisors)
The Township Clerk and Secretary is responsible for day to day operations of the Township. He works closely with Township Chairman and Vice-Chairman and the Township staff in coordinating a wide variety of on going projects within East Buffalo Township.
Director of Planning and Zoning Officer
RALPH T. HESS, JR.
Director of Planning and Zoning Officer
(Appointed by the Board of Supervisors)
Under the authority granted by the PA Municipalities Planning Code, the Director of Planning's main purpose is to guide land use and development, a responsibility delegated by the State to local municipalities. To accomplish this, East Buffalo Township has formalized its goals and policies in a Comprehensive Plan, a Zoning Ordinance, and an official map.
The Zoning Officer is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the Township Zoning Ordinance.
Road Master
LAWSON FETTERMAN
Road Master
(Appointed annually by the Board of Supervisors)
The Road Master is responsible for maintenance of township roads and bridges, snow and ice removal, drainage projects, traffic controls and maintenance of motorized equipment.