Section 56579.29 - Intergovernmental cooperationThe board of commissioners may enter into agreements under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation) with the following:
(1) Other political subdivisions, in accordance with existing laws, to: (i) make joint purchases of materials, supplies or equipment; and(ii) perform governmental powers, duties and functions.(2) The proper authorities of municipal corporations, regional police or fire forces or other public safety or governmental entities created by two or more municipal corporations under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 23 Subch. A, for:(i) mutual aid or assistance in police and fire protection or any other public safety services or for the furnishing to or receiving from the municipal corporations or governmental entities police and fire protection or any other public safety service; and(ii) making appropriations for public safety services.(3) In connection with an agreement under paragraph (2) for police or fire protection or any other public safety service, the township shall not be required to advertise for bids or receive bonds as required for contracts under existing law. When an agreement has been entered into, the police, firefighters, fire police or any other public safety services of the employing municipal corporation or governmental entity shall have the powers and authority conferred by law on police, firefighters, fire police or any other public safety services in the territory of the municipal corporation which has contracted to secure the service.1931, June 24, P.L. 1206, No. 331, art. XV, § 1502.29, added 2020, Oct. 29, P.L. 782, No. 96, § 55, effective in 60 days [Dec. 28, 2020].