12 Pa. Code § 119.1 – Definitions.

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act—Section 2501-C of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 670.101).

Center—The Center for Local Government Services of the Department.

COG—This term shall be divided as follows:

(i) Group A. Any grouping of municipalities which have joined together formally to discuss, plan and act on matters of common concern and which is referred to in this chapter as a Council of Governments.
(ii) Group B. Any two or more municipalities that are considering joining together formally to discuss, plan and act on matters of common concern.
Municipality—A city, borough, township or county.