Betsy Dupuis and Morgan Madden to Present to Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association
Municipal Attorneys Betsy Dupuis and Morgan Madden will present “Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations” to the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Most municipal authorities in the Commonwealth have some iteration of rules and regulations to govern and guide the use of equipment, services provided, and authority-owned facilities. Sometimes these regulations simply cover the basics including fees for tapping, services, etc., and yet other municipalities have more robust regulations that dictate, for example, how repairs are to be completed and who is responsible for costs associated with the same. As a general rule, authorities should regularly review their rules and regulations and ensure that those rules and regulations are sufficient and enforceable based upon current operations and services, and ensure both the system and the authority are protected from unauthorized actors and a constantly evolving legal and regulatory landscape. This presentation will discuss the source of municipal authorities’ authority, the framework within which municipal authorities can and should develop rules and regulations and further discuss basics and best practices for promulgating and enforcing sensible authority rules and regulations. For more information, click here.
Betsy Dupuis
Morgan Madden