Boards & Commissions

Perkasie Borough Seeking Volunteers for Various Boards & Commissions

Perkasie Borough Council is seeking Borough residents who would be interested in volunteering to serve on various appointed Boards, Commissions and Authorities.  The following positions offer a unique opportunity to serve your community and learn more about municipal services:

            1 resident for a five-year term to the Perkasie Regional Authority Board

            1 resident for a four-year term to the Perkasie Planning Commission

            1 resident for a five-year term to the Perkasie Zoning Hearing Board

            1 resident for a one-year term to the Vacancy Board

            3 residents for five-year terms to the Perkasie Industrial Development Authority Board

            1 resident for a five-year term to the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

            1 Youth Park and Recreation Delegate – Must be a high school Junior or Senior

Interested Perkasie Borough residents should apply by sending a letter addressed to Perkasie Borough, 620 W. Chestnut Street, Perkasie, PA  18944, by calling Megan McShane at the Borough Office at 215-257-5065, or by e-mailing a completed Citizen Board Application to Megan McShane at admin@perkasieborough.org.  A full list of Boards & Commissions, including a list of their members and an overview of the function of each group, appears further down this page.

The Borough maintains a file of interested residents that is referred to from time to time as various positions become available.  While several of these positions may be filled by individuals seeking re-appointments, all residents are encouraged to apply for future consideration.

Perkasie Borough Council is also seeking residents to fill the following Youth positions:

Youth Councilor - Borough Council

Youth Councilor Application

Youth Councilor Description

Youth Delegate - Parks & Recreation Board

Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB)

The Zoning Hearing Board reviews all requests for zoning variances, special exceptions or interpretations of law.  This Board has the right of final approval and is not an advisory to Borough Council.  Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month, and applications must be submitted to the Borough, at the very latest, by the last working day of the month prior.  If no applications are received, the meeting will be canceled.  Members serve a 5-year term.  Alternates are residents who stand in for ZHB members that might be unable to attend hearings. Alternates serve a 3-year term.

Perkasie Park and Recreation Board

The Park & Recreation Board advises Council on matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation. The Board usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Board members serve a 3-year term.

Members must be willing to assist at evening and weekend parks and recreation programs. The Youth Delegate is a Council-appointed non-voting member and is a High School Junior or Senior.

Planning Commission

The Perkasie Planning Commission reviews plans for subdivisions and land developments and makes recommendations to Borough Council.  The Commission is also actively involved in the development of the Borough's comprehensive plans and changes to zoning, subdivision and land development ordinances.  Members serve a 4-year term.  The Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month when there are agenda items requiring review and discussion.

Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals

Members have at least 10 years of experience in a relevant field; a detailed list of qualifications is available at the Borough office. The Board of Appeals serves a quasi-judicial function but meets just a few times each year as necessary.

Board of Appeals for Uniform Construction Code

The Board hears and rules on appeals, requests for variances, and requests for extension of time regarding building code matters. Members may not hold any other office in the Borough. The Board meets only as an agenda requires.

Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority

The Authority establishes rates for sewer treatment and oversees the operations of the regional sewer treatment plants. Members serve a 5-year term. The Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month.

Perkasie Industrial Development Authority

The Authority is a conduit for private financing of economic development projects in Bucks County. Members serve a 5-year term. They meet only when they receive an application.

Perkasie Regional Authority

The Authority oversees the water and sewer utility. Members serve a 5-year term. The Authority meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is responsible for personnel administration for Police Officers in the Borough, including oversight of testing, promotions and review of disciplinary matters. Members serve a 6-year term. The Commission meets only when necessary.

Perkasie Borough Council

The Borough’s governing body consists of a Mayor and nine Council persons, three from each of the Borough’s wards. Council is organized into committees that cover all areas of municipal government responsibility. The Borough Manager, appointed by Council, serves as the Borough Secretary. Council members are elected to 4-year overlapping terms. The Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month.

View a full list of the elected Borough Council members with their ward and contact information.

Vacancy Board

The Vacancy Board would select a candidate for Borough Council should a vacancy occur during the regular term of office of a Council member. The Board is composed of the remaining members of Borough Council plus one citizen member who serves as Chairman and acts as the tie breaker.