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HomeMy WebLinkAbout79-510 PalermoJames S. Palermo, Esquire 700 Northeastern Bank Building Hazleton, PA 18201 August 13, 1979 Sincerely, Advice Number `79 -510 Dear Mr. Palermo: In your letter of December 27, 1978, you asked the following questions of the Commission: 1. What is the effective date of Section 4? Sections 4(a) and (d) apply to public employees and public officials and are effective January 1, 1980. The latest filing date for persons covered by these sections is May 1, 1980. Sections 4(b) and (e) apply to candidates for public office and are effective August 1, 1979. Persons covered by these subsections must file a Financial Interest Statement by September 7, 1979. 2. What is the reporting period for a Financial Interest Statement filed by May 1, 1980? Calendar year 1979 in accordance with Section 5(b) of Act 170. 3. Could forms to be filed by School Directors in the Spring of 1979 he sent to you? As noted previously, Act 1, of 1978 changed the effective date to August 1, 1979. A class action suit on behalf of School Directors was also filed. A preliminary injunction prohibited requiring School Directors to file. The case was heard on June 15, in Commonwealth Court. The status require - ments of School Directors will be determined by that court ruling. When the court issues a decision, I will give you additional information. I am enclosing some copies of the Financial Interest Statement and an informational pamphlet for your information. tr1€va - ed M, Polar