HomeMy WebLinkAbout79-033 WeitzmanGeorge Weitzman, Esquire
400 Northampton Street
P.O. Box 710
Easton, PA 18042
Dear Mr. Weitzman:
STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
HARRISBURG, PA.
July 9, 1979
In your letter of May 2, 1979, you requested an advisory
opinion from the State Ethics Commission concerning the application
of Act 170 of 1978 to members of the Lehigh and Northampton
Transportation Authority. You explained that five members of the
Authority are appointed by Lehigh County and five members are
appointed by Northampton County. You explained that members receive
no compensation for their services.
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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 Lehigh and Northampton Transportation
Authority are not covered by the provisions of Act 170.
as such.
This letter is a public record and will be made available
State Ethics Commission
308 Finance Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783 -1610
Sincerly,
Paul J. th
Chairman