ZELIENOPLE — Western Butler County Authority addressed its pending charter renewal Thursday, June 8, at an authority board meeting.

“It’s probably the most important issue that the authority is dealing with right now,” solicitor Matt Racunas said.

Manager Autumn Crawford said under the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Act authorities are typically chartered for a period of 50 years.

“December of 2023, Western Butler County Authority will reach the end of its 50-year charter,” Crawford said.

To renew the charter, Crawford said the incorporated municipalities must vote on and adopt a resolution to extend the charter for another 50 years.