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HomeMy WebLinkAbout61 PerkinsMs. A. Jane Perkins 216 Cumberland Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 Dear Ms. Perkins: Allegations: That Statement with the petition to appear office. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 308 FINANCE BUILDING HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17120 ORDER OF THE COMMISSION July 29, 1981 No. 61 #81 -42 -C The Ethics Commission has received a Complaint alleging that you have violated the Ethics Act, Act 1978 -170. The nature of the alleged violation /s is as follows: you failed to file a Financial Interest State Ethics Commission prior to filing a on the ballot for election to public That you swore an affidavit to the foregoing fact and attached that affidavit to your nominating petition when filing it with the Dauphin County Board of Elections. Conclusions: You did file a Financial Interest Statement postmarked March 15, 1981 with the State Ethics Commission, and you did file an affidavit with your nominating petition stating the fact that you 'filed a Financial Interest Statement on or before filing said petition. Therefore, you have violated Section 4(b) Act 1,70 of 1978. Section 9(b) sets forth the penalty for this"violation (a misdemeanor). This information has been forwarded to the Dauphin County District Attorney for their review and resolution. All files in this case will remain confidential. However, this Order is final and will become available as a public document within 15 days unless you file documentation with the Commission which justifies reconsideration and /or challenges pertinent factual findings made. Ms. A. Jane Perkins July 29, 1981 Page -2- Until this 15 -day period has expired, NO ONE, including the Respondent - addressee, may violate the confidentiality of these proceedings by releasing, discussing or circulating this Order. Any person who violates the confidentiality of a Commission proceeding is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year or both, see 65 P.S. 409(e). PJS/ j c Sincerely yours,