HomeMy WebLinkAbout80-699 JunkinEdward R. Junkin, Principal
Collaborative Incorporated
2017 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Dear Mr. Junkin:
STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
308 FINANCE BUILDING
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17120
August 12, 1980
ADVICE OF THE COMMISSION
80 -699
On April 17, 1980, you asked for an opinion on whether
your firm or individuals of your firm must file Financial
Interest Statements in accordance with Section 5 of Act 170.
On March 12, 1980, the Commission issued opinion 80-
014 on the status of an engineering firm. That opinion
determined that engineering firms employed on a "per job"
basis either because of unique experience or the award of a
project contract were not required to file a Financial
Interest Statement under Section 5 of Act 170.
That opinion also decided that a firm employed on an "as
needed" basis such as the township engineer, was covered by
Act 170 and required to file a Financial Interest Statement.
This requirement exists regardless of the method of payment.
You or a principal of your firm would be required to
file a Financial Interest Statement only with those govern-
mental bodies where you provide consultation as needed, not
in cases where you are employed for a particular project. A
copy of your Financial Interest Statement should be filed
with each of the former governmental bodies.
Edward R. Junkin, Principal
July 23, 1980
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Pursuant to Section 7(9)(ii), this advice is a complete
defense in any enforcement proceeding initiated by the
Commission, and evidence of good faith conduct in any other
civil or criminal proceeding, providing the requestor has
disclosed truthfully all the material facts and committed
the acts complained of in reliance on the Advice given.
You may appeal this advice to the full Commission.
This letter is a public record and will be made
available as such.
PJS /rdp
AUL J. ITH -
Chairman