TWSHP CD-CEMETERY BOARD

This bill allows a township supervisor to appoint a cemetery board of managers if the township does not have a collector. Previously, only the township collector had the authority to make such appointments. This change aims to streamline the management of cemeteries owned or controlled by the township.

Supporters of the bill argue that it provides greater flexibility in managing township cemeteries, ensuring that they are overseen effectively even in the absence of a township collector. This change empowers local leaders to take action and maintain the dignity of these important community spaces.

Critics may express concern that allowing the township supervisor to appoint the cemetery board could lead to a lack of oversight and potential conflicts of interest. They may argue that this change diminishes checks and balances in the management of cemeteries, which are sensitive community assets.