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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8563 (2026)

  General powers of local agencies.

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POWERS OF LOCAL AGENCIES

§ 8563.  General powers of local agencies.

(a)  Rules and regulations.--A local agency may promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with this subchapter in order to implement the intent of this subchapter.

(b)  Delegation of duties.--Any duties placed upon a local agency under the provisions of this subchapter may be delegated to an independent contractor by a written agreement.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1984–1994 · leading case: Borenstein v. City of Philadelphia, 595 F. Supp. 853 (E.D. Pa. 1984).
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Borenstein v. City of Philadelphia, 595 F. Supp. 853 (E.D. Pa. 1984). “42 Pa. Cons.Stat.Ann. § 8563(a). Philadelphia’s waiver of immunity is in no manner inconsistent with the PSTCA.”
Davis v. City of Philadelphia, 650 A.2d 1127 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1994). “42 Pa.C.S. § 8563(a). .There was no argument made that the City or its police officers' actions fell within an exception to the governmental immunity and we do not believe that any exception applies.”
— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8563(a) — 2 cases
Borenstein v. City of Philadelphia, 595 F. Supp. 853 (E.D. Pa. 1984). “42 Pa. Cons.Stat.Ann. § 8563(a). Philadelphia’s waiver of immunity is in no manner inconsistent with the PSTCA.”
Davis v. City of Philadelphia, 650 A.2d 1127 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1994). “42 Pa.C.S. § 8563(a). .There was no argument made that the City or its police officers' actions fell within an exception to the governmental immunity and we do not believe that any exception applies.”
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