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Township Info: Organization  

The Salisbury Township is a First Class Township and operates under the statutes as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's First Class Township Code. The Township of Salisbury is organized under a Commissioner-Manager form of government. The Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners are elected by Wards. There are five Commissioners that are elected by the residents with their respective Ward boundaries, however the Commissioners are responsible for legislative and policy decisions for the township as a whole. A Commissioners term is for four years. The five Commissioners are elected in two staggered. Wards 1, 3 and 5 Commissioners elected during the same election year and Wards 2 and 4 Commissioners elected during the same election year, having two years staggered between each election cycle. The Board elects a President and a Vice-President to preside over the Board meetings, however all Board members have equal legislative responsibility and voting power. All votes, ordinances, resolutions, motions and policies require a majority of those present at the meeting to confirm passing, i.e. a 3 yes 2 no, or a 2 yes and 1 no (if only three were present). The Board appoints a Township Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the township.

The Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Conducting the Regular Meeting (voting on items) at 7:30 PM, followed by a workshop, discussion of items for possible future voting consideration. Both meetings are open to the public, and for public comment. Meeting place is 2900 South Pike Avenue, call 610-797-4000 to confirm meeting and if you desire to address the Board.


Board of Commissioners:

Larry Unger, President
1618 Maumee Avenue
610 - 791 - 0917
Ward 2
Term Expires 1/1/10

Norma Cusick
535 E. Emmaus Avenue
Ward 3
Term Expires: 1/1/12

James Brown
1714 Crownwood Street
610 - 791 - 7993
Ward 4
Term Expires 1/1/10

Robert Martucci
1763 New York Avenue
610 - 797 - 9798
Ward 1
Term Expires 1/1/12

Mary Yoder
1012 Oldstone Road
610-737-2548
Ward 5
Term Expires 1/1/12

Treasurer: Mrs. Linda Minger
Phone: (610) 871-0252
Term Expires 1/1/10

Please note for ALL Property Tax Office Inquiries, Call: 610-871-0252. You must contact the Tax Collector direct, regarding your township, school district, and county property tax inquiries. The Tax Collector's Office is still located at the Township Building, 2900 South Pike Avenue. Hours posted by the Tax Collector.