PROCLAMATION GUIDELINES
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Proclamations are official announcements and/or public declarations issued by the Chester Township Board of Trustees. They are typically requested and/or issued with the goal of honoring and celebrating events and increasing awareness of noteworthy issues among the residents of Chester Township. Proclamations are ceremonial in nature and do not have any legislative value.
Requests for proclamations must be submitted using the below provided Proclamation Request Application Form and submitting it to the Chester Township Administrative offices with 21 business days advance notice. A proclamation can only be issued for the following:
- A special cause, such as proclaiming a month or a day to honor a recognized effort (proclamations are not automatically renewed)
- Significant events with historical and/or unique importance to Chester Township, or to recognize individual residents who have made a significant contribution to society
- Community Award programs seeking individual proclamations or for yearly community events within Chester Township
- A milestone anniversary for a Chester Township church, pastor, or organization (25 years or more)
- Milestone birthdays (90 years or more) and milestone wedding anniversaries (50 years or more) for a Chester Township resident(s)
- A special visitor to Chester Township
Proclamations will not be issued for matters involving political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs, or individual conviction; or for events or organizations with no direct relationship to Chester Township. A proclamation does not constitute an endorsement by the Chester Township Board of Trustees.