Borough Council

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  • 6 pm
  • 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
  • Borough Hall
    28 S. 4th Street 
    Emmaus, PA 18049

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

It is comprised of seven members, each elected at large for four-year overlapping terms. After each general municipal election (i.e. every two years), Borough Council is reorganized, and a Council President is selected from among members to preside over Council meetings and other events. 

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    Chad Balliet

    Council Member
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  1. Brent A. Labenberg

    Brent A. Labenberg

    Council Vice President
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  1. Roy D. Anders Jr.

    Roy D. Anders Jr.

    Council Member
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    Kate Watt

    Council Member
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    Nathan Brown

    Council Member
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    Lee Ann Gilbert

    Borough Mayor
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  1. Chris DeFrain

    Chris DeFrain

    Council President
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  1. Megan Brehm

    Council Member
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Overview

Borough Council is the legislative body of the Borough.

Duties

The primary duties of Borough Council include

  • Adoption of the annual budget
  • Establishment of policies for the conduct of Borough affairs
  • Enactment of ordinances and resolutions for the protection of the public’s safety and welfare
  • Approval of contracts and bids

Council is also responsible for the appointment of the Borough Manager and other respective officials, along with members of various municipal boards and commissions.

Committees

During the biennial organizational meeting, the President of Council assigns each council member to the committees they will serve on: