Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

53 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2920 (2026)

 Hearings and public forums.

✓ current as of May 2026
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§ 2920.  Hearings and public forums.

The government study commission shall hold one or more public hearings, may hold private hearings and sponsor public forums and generally shall provide for the widest possible public information and discussion respecting the purposes and progress of its work.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2014–2014 · leading case: Pilchesky v. Lackawanna Cnty., 88 A.3d 954 (Pa. 2014).
Pilchesky v. Lackawanna Cnty., 88 A.3d 954 (Pa. 2014). “See 53 Pa.C.S. §§ 2920, 2923. The form of government may be changed no earlier than every five years.”
Lackawanna Cnty. Gov't Study Comm'n v. Scranton Times, L.P., 42 Pa. D. & C.5th 405 (2014). “” 53 Pa.C.S. § 2920. At the conclusion of its study, the government study commission must issue a report recommending one of four enumerated actions under Section 2923 of the HRC & OPL: (1) a referendum to adopt one of the optional plans of government; (2) a referendum to adopt…”
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