Board of Commissioners

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Meetings

  • 6:30pm
  • 2nd and 4th Mondays in September through May
  • Once per month - June through August
  • Radnorshire Room of the Township Building
    301 Iven Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087

The Organization Meeting is held every year on the 1st Monday in January at 7:30pm.

The meetings are televised live on Comcast Cable Channel 5 and Verizon FiOS Channel 30 and can be replayed on the Township YouTube Channel.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Overview

As provided by the Home Rule Charter, the voters of Radnor give legislative and executive authority to a Board of Commissioners. The Board is Radnor's governing body. It consists of 7 members, each representing one of the 7 wards comprising the Township.

Ward boundaries are redrawn every 10 years (following the decennial U.S. census) to provide each voter in the township equal representation. A commissioner is elected for a 4-year term by the voters of the ward and is compensated $2,100 per year in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.

View the Board of Commissioners Standing Committees

Responsibilities

The board's chief responsibilities include supervising township operations, establishing an annual budget, levying taxes, and passing necessary policy and regulatory ordinances. The board also appoints principal officials to run the day-to-day affairs of the township, and it appoints members to advisory boards, commissions, and authorities.

To ensure citizens an active role in local government, the charter mandates that the Board of Commissioners routinely conduct public meetings and provide voters with the right to remove elected officials by recall election and to initiate and repeal ordinances through initiative and referendum petitions.

Board Members

Select a Board Member to learn more!

Coates, James

  • Departments:Board%20of%20Commissioners
  • Title:Ward 7
  • Phone:(610) 688-5600 ext. 1027
  • Email:

James is a passionate, family-oriented person who is dedicated to helping others and providing support for people in need. He believes in the power of community, working together to make a difference, and is committed to making a positive impact in his community.
When not coaching a Radnor rec basketball game, rooting for the Wayne Wildcats, or cheering on the Main Line Dance Company - James and his wife Martha love to spend time with their friends and family around Radnor and down the shore.
A graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science, James further refined his expertise at Columbia University, earning a Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy and launching his entrepreneurial path that took flight with KloudSign, an inventive digital signage solution that secured them the esteemed Columbia University Innovation Award.
Throughout his career, James has devoted himself to enhancing the health and welfare of others by spearheading and collaborating with organizations focused on crafting tech-driven healthcare solutions. Additionally, his involvement on the Board of Directors for the Wayne Wildcats Football and Cheer Association underscores his dedication to fostering resilient, conscientious young individuals through sports.
Thrilled to step into the role of Commissioner for Ward 7, James is excited to champion the voices of its residents. His unwavering commitment to a positive, community-centric approach to government promises a future filled with opportunities for all in Radnor.

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