BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm at the Township Building at 73 S. Zinns Mill Road. 

The township is governed by three elected supervisors. Supervisors are elected from the Township to a six year term. The Board of Supervisors appoint the members of the various advisory boards. At present the Supervisors are:

Russell Gibble – Chairman
David Lloyd – Supervisor
Dennis Tulli – Supervisor

SECRETARY/ TREASURER

The Secretary/ Treasurer is an appointed public officer whose formal status is defined in the sate laws and local ordinances, resolutions and policies of the Township. Secretary/ Treasurers are appointed by the governing body of the municipality. Some of the various duties of this position include, but are not limited to, preparing the budget which is adopted by resolution by the Board annually, responsibility for the proper accounting and reporting of financial transactions of the Township, providing financial information to the Board, providing a monthly agenda and keeping meeting minutes, preparing official records of the Township according to state codes, preparing grant applications, acting a liaison with various government and professional agencies, serving as purchasing officer and purchasing all supplies and equipment for the agencies, serving as purchasing officer and purchasing all supplies and equipment for the agencies, boards and departments, and managing the daily function of the Township government and office.

Lisa Geist – Secretary/ Treasurer

BOARD OF AUDITORS

This elected Board consists of three members they are elected by the voters for a six year term, a four year term and a two year term. In addition to their annual audit they are responsible for setting wages for Township Supervisors who are employed by the Township. 

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission is a five member Board representing the overall interest of the Township. The members are appointed by and act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors. Members meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month, as needed. The members, review the Official map, recommend changes to the Zoning Ordinance. 

ZONING HEARING BOARD

The Zoning Hearing Board is comprised of three township residents, which are appointed by the Supervisors. They serve staggered three year terms and meet as needed. Their duties are to hear requests for variances of special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance. 

ZONING OFFICER/ ZONING ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT

West Cornwall Township utilizes Lebanon County Planning Department as their Zoning Officier. If you have questions concerning sign permits, zoning regulations, building permits or subdivision regulations, please call: 
717-274-2801 – ext 2228 and ask to speak to a Zoning Officer for West Cornwall Township

BUILDING CODE

Edward Kline, BCO
717-274-2801 ext 2325

West Cornwall Township implements the PA Uniform construction Code (UCC) through the Lebanon County Planning Department. Please call Mr. Kline for further information and questions.