Join the PMAA Solicitors in reviewing some of the most frequently asked questions they receive each year and discuss the sections of the Municipality Authorities Act that authority members find most challenging.

Steven Hann, Esq. of Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, PC and Michael Witherel, Esq. of Witherel Kalina Law Group have served as PMAA’s solicitors for a combined total of over 40 years. Our experts will provide you with a comprehensive overview of definitions, reasons an authority can amend articles, purposes and powers of a governing body, investment of authority funds, competition in award of contracts, and more.

Learning Objectives

• Amendment of Articles: Learn the reasons an authority can amend their Articles of Incorporation.
• Purposes and Powers: Dive into this complex section of the Act and find out more about tapping fees, rates, and more general powers under Section 5607.
• Governing Body: In this section you will learn what constitutes a quorum and powers of a governing board, as well as issues involving board membership in limited multi-county or multi-municipal situations.
• Competition in award of contracts: Learn, in detail, bidding limits, terms of contracts, and emergency purchases.

At the conclusion of this session, Steve and Mike will answer any questions you may still have. Be prepared to ask our Solicitor’s.  

Cost:  $45

Presenters:

Steven Hann, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin
Michael Witherel, Esq., Witherel Kalina Law Group