The Borough operates under the provisions of the Borough Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Borough Council(the legislative branch of the local government) is made up of six (6) members, who are elected by wards.    The administrative branch of the Borough government is directed by a professional administrator (Borough Manager) appointed by  Council.  The elected Mayor serves as the official “Head of State”.  A separately elected Tax Collector is responsible for collecting borough and county real estate taxes.