An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in types of optional plans of government, further providing for qualifications of municipal manager.

SB 637 removes a residency requirement for municipal managers in Pennsylvania municipalities that use the manager form of government. It amends state law to state that a municipal manager no longer needs to live in the municipality or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the time of appointment or during their tenure. The bill maintains existing rules that municipal managers cannot hold other elected governmental offices. This change takes effect 60 days after enactment. The bill directly affects municipalities operating under the municipal manager system by expanding the pool of eligible candidates for these roles.