Sometimes a issue of concern relates directly to a decision of the elected Council, rather than an action or decision of the Borough Administration. As Borough staff are required to implement the decisions of the elected Council, it may require a formal Council decision to resolve the particular problem.
If you want to find out about a Council decision, the minutes of the Council should include both the report considered by the Council and the precise wording of the Council decision. Minutes are available for public inspection online and by request after adoption by Council. Previous Council meetings can also be viewed online at C-NET's website.
If you wish to raise a concern with the elected Council, you should contact the Borough Administration Department to find out more information on how you can do this. Possible ways to raise a concern with the elected Council include:
- Request to speak on a specific agenda item at a meeting of the Council or appropriate Authority, Board or Commission (If the item is on the agenda, an opportunity to speak may be given after the item is discussed. If you would like to make a more formal presentation, please contact the Borough Administration Department in advance of the meeting).
- Raise the matter during the public hour of any meeting. Presenters have approximately four minutes.
- Speak with, or write to, the Mayor and/or Council members. The Mayor and Council members keep their own calendars and hours. Please contact the individual elected official to make an appointment.
In some cases, the process of making formal Council decisions involves public consultation. Sometimes this consultation is required by law and other times it is undertaken voluntarily by the Council. Borough Administration will generally be able to adviseyou if there is a public consultation process where you can participate.
Please contact the State College Borough Administration Department at (814) 234-7110 or email us with any questions.
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