HomeMy WebLinkAbout199 LazurMr. Andrew J. Lazur
163 N. Kennedy Drive
McAdoo, PA 18237
Re: #83,31 -C
Dear Mr. Lazur:
STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
308 FINANCE BUILDING
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17120
ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
May 20, 1983
Order No. 199
The Ethics Commission has reviewed the allegation(s) that you have
violated the Ethics Act, Act 1978 -170. The nature of the alleged violation(s)
is as follows:
I. Allegation: That you, as a candidate in the 1983 Primary Election, failed
to list the Borough of McAdoo as a source of income of $500 or more and that
this violates Section 5(b)5 of the Ethics Act.
A. Findings:
1. Item 15, direct or indirect sources of income, of your Financial Interest
Statement filed for calendar year 1982 contained the word none.
2. You did receive $500 or more from the Borough of McAdoo for your position
as council person in that Borough.
B. Discussion: Section 5(b)5 of the Ethics Act requires:
The name and address of any person who is the direct or
indirect source of income totalling in the aggregate $500
or more. However, this provision shall not be construed to
require the divulgence of confidential information
protected by statute or existing Professional Codes of
Ethics.
You have now filed an amendment to your statement listing the Borough of
McAdoo as a source of income of $500 or more and we find no reason to believe
that this discrepancy was anything more than an oversight.
C. Conclusion: Although you technically violated Section 5(b)(5) of the Act,
the Borough of McAdoo is now listed as a source of income and available for
the public's information. The Commission will take no further action on this
matter.
Mr. Andrew J. Lazur
May 20, 1983
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Our files in this case will remain confidential in accordance with
Section 8(a) of the Ethics Act, 65 P.S. 408(a). However, this Order is final
and will be made available as a public document 15 days after service unless
you file documentation with the Commission which justifies reconsideration
and /or challenges pertinent factual findings. See 51 Pa. Code 2.38. During
this 15 -day period, no one, including the Respondent unless he waives his
right to challenge this Order, may violate this confidentiality 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 $1000 or imprisoned
for not more than one year or both, see 65 P.S. 409(e).
PJS /na
By the Commission,
Paul
Chairma