Boards & Commissions

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.

The Zoning Hearing Board is an independent, quasi-judicial body that hears appeals and requests for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations of the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance. The Board provides a fair and impartial forum for resolving zoning-related disputes.

Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month, and applications must be submitted to the Board by the last working day of the month prior.  If no applications are received, the meeting will be canceled. 

The Board consists of 5 members, each serving a 5-year term, one member comes up for reappointment each year. 

Alternates are residents who stand in for ZHB members that might be unable to attend hearings. Alternates serve a 3-year term.

The Civil Service Commission oversees the recruitment, testing, promotion and disciplinary processes for the Borough’s police officers, ensuring compliance with the Pennsylvania Borough Code and Civil Service regulations.

Members serve a 6-year term.

The Commission meets only when necessary.

The Vacancy Board is convened only when Borough Council must fill a vacant Council seat and cannot reach a majority vote.

The Board consists of the members of Council plus an appointed Chair who participates solely in this specific circumstance.

The Vacancy Board meets only when necessary. 

The Perkasie Planning Commission reviews subdivision, land development, and zoning amendment applications, and makes advisory recommendations to Borough Council. The Commission also plays a key role in long-range planning, including updates to the Borough’s Comprehensive Plan.

The committee comprises 9 members, each serving a 4-year term. 

The Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month when there are agenda items requiring review and discussion.

This Board hears appeals from decisions made by the Property Maintenance Code Official regarding violations or enforcement of the Borough’s Property Maintenance Code. The Board provides residents and property owners with a fair process to contest enforcement actions.

Members have at least 10 years of experience in a relevant field. 

The Board of Appeals serves a quasi-judicial function but meets only when necessary.

The UCC Board of Appeals hears appeals related to building code decisions under Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code. The Board reviews cases where applicants believe the code has been incorrectly interpreted or improperly applied.

Members may not hold any other office in the Borough.

The Board meets only as an agenda requires.

The Park & Recreation Board advises Borough Council on matters related to parks, open space, recreation programming, and community events. The Board works with staff to support the planning and development of high-quality recreational opportunities for residents.

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.

PWTA is a multi-municipal authority that owns and operates regional wastewater treatment facilities. The Authority manages wastewater collection, treatment, and environmental compliance for participating communities, including Perkasie Borough.

Members serve a 5-year term.

The Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month.

PRA provides public water and sewer services to Perkasie and surrounding areas. The Authority is responsible for system maintenance, treatment operations, capital improvements, and customer service related to water and wastewater.

Members serve a 5-year term.

The Authority meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

The Industrial Development Authority supports economic development within the Borough by assisting with financing for eligible commercial and industrial projects. The Authority works to encourage job creation and economic growth.

Members serve a 5-year term.

They meet only when they receive an application.

The Perkasie Historical Committee promotes the preservation and protection of historic resources in Perkasie Borough.  The Committee advises Borough Council, Borough staff and other Borough boards and commissions on projects, applications and other matters which impact the Borough's historic resources.  The Committee also researches matters of historical importance, collects, writes and shares publications and advises Borough Council on the appropriation of funds for Borough celebrations or anniversaries, and on any historic preservation awards and markers.