HomeMy WebLinkAbout79-031 TobinEric R. Tobin, Esquire
Eastburn and Gray
60 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Dear Mr. Tobin:
STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
HARRISBURG, PA.
July 9, 1979
79 -031
In your letter of January 22, 1979, you requested an advisory
opinion from the State Ethics Commission concerning the application of
Act 170 of 1978 to members of the Upper Makefield Township Planning
Commission, the Upper Makefield Township Park and Recreation Board, and
the Upper Makefield Township Historical Commission. You explained that
the members of the above boards and commissions are appointed officials
and receive no compensation for their services.
Act 170 applies to "public officials" and "public employees"
of the Commonwealth and political subdivisions thereof. The Act
specifically excludes "public officials" who are appointed to the position
and who receive no compensation other than reimbursement for actual
expenses." It is the Commission's opinion that appointed non - compensated
members of the Upper Makefield Township Planning Commission, the Upper
Makefield Township Park and Recreation Board, and the Upper Makefield
Township Historical Commission are not covered by the provisions of
Act 170.
This letter is a public record and will be made available as such.
State Ethics Commission
308 Finance Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783 -1610
Sincerly,
J
Paul J. 'mith
Chairman