The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners issues the following clarification to ensure that the public is accurately informed about the Township’s official positions and actions.
As Chair of the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners, I am responding to concerns arising from comments made during a recent public meeting.
Pocono Township is currently accepting applications for the position of Vacancy Chair. In a First-Class Township, the Vacancy Chair serves an important statutory role. If a vacancy occurs on the Board of Commissioners and the remaining Commissioners are unable to reach a majority decision on a replacement, the Vacancy Chair is called upon to cast the deciding vote. This position helps ensure continuity of governance and prevents a stalemate that could delay Township operations. This position has an annual term, unpaid, and no prior governmental experience is required. The role is activated only when needed and does not involve regular meetings. Interviews will be held at the January 20th meeting at 6:00 p.m. Location: 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 Interested residents should submit a letter of interest and resume to [email protected] , no later than January 15th, 2026 This is a unique opportunity for a resident to play a critical role in maintaining stable and effective local government.
