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  • Updated June 3, 2024 ALBANY TOWNSHIP P.O. Box 197 2451 Route 143

    Jun 3, 2024

    ·Albany, NY
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    This document is a directory of Albany Township, Pennsylvania, updated June 3, 2024, listing contact information and meeting schedules for township officials and boards. The township, with a 2021 population of 1,664, has a municipal tax millage of 0.60 and is served by the Kutztown School District with a school tax millage of 29.9543 for 2022/2023. The Board of Supervisors meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., while the Planning Commission meets at 8:00 p.m. the same evening, with key staff including a solicitor, engineer, zoning officer, and various committee members listed for reference.

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  • How to Request Advisory Opinion 2022

    Scranton, PA
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    The document provides procedures for requesting an Advisory Opinion from the City of Scranton Board of Ethics, located at 340 N. Washington Avenue. Advisory Opinions, available only to public officials and City employees, address questions about the Code of Ethics and its provisions. Requests must include the requestor's name, position, email, and a detailed description of the question or potential conflict of interest, and should be signed and dated before emailing to Board Solicitor Jamie Davis Schelling (jschelling@wglaw.com) and Board Chair David Falchek (dfalchek@gmail.com). The form explicitly states that requests should not address violations already occurring or completed; those issues are handled through a separate complaint process.

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  • CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Ambler, PA
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    The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • Form Center • County of Lancaster Open Records Request Form

    Lansford, PA
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    This is a web form template for submitting open records requests to Lancaster County government. The form allows requestors to identify specific documents they seek access to, choose whether they want access only, copies only, or both, and specify their preferred format (paper or other). Requestors must acknowledge agreement with form terms, and the County's Solicitor's Office aims to confirm receipt within 48 business hours at 717-735-1584, though this timeline does not guarantee request processing completion.

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  • Right-to-Know Requests | Erie County, PA

    Harrisburg, PA
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    Erie County provides information on how to submit formal Right-to-Know requests under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know law to access public records, demonstrating the county's commitment to transparency. The document designates specific Open Records Officers and Deputy Open Records Officers across county departments—including the Solicitor's Office, Clerk of Records, Courts, Controller's Office, Coroner's Office, and County Council—with their contact information for submitting requests. Citizens may also contact the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records for additional guidance on the process.

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  • Advisory Opinion-21-004-Appearance of Conflict of Interest Signed

    Scranton, PA
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    The Scranton Ethics Board issued Advisory Opinion 21-004 on June 3, 2021, addressing whether City Solicitor Joseph A. O'Brien may review and approve invoices submitted by Oliver, Price & Rhodes (OPR) for payment when O'Brien is a partner in that firm. O'Brien, appointed City Solicitor in October 2020, requested the opinion regarding his role in approving outside counsel invoices, which involves verifying engagement, hourly rates, service performance, and billing hours reasonability. The Board determined the advisory opinion request fell within its authority under Section 8 of the City of Scranton Code of Ethics to consider conflicts of interest and ethical conduct. O'Brien stated he has no material interest in OPR and receives no portion of its fees, though the document excerpt does not provide the Board's final determination on the conflict question.

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  • Pennsylvania Bulletin

    Lansford, PA
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    This Pennsylvania Bulletin document from June 21, 2014, lists public official positions across multiple boroughs in Pennsylvania that have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing under the Gaming Act. The document identifies covered positions in boroughs across Allegheny, Carbon, and Dauphin counties, including roles such as chief of police, borough council members, mayors, solicitors, and various board and commission members. No specific budget figures or policy changes are discussed; the document serves as a reference list of positions subject to gaming-related regulations.

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  • Public Records | Greenville County Court

    Greenville, SC
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    This document describes the role and contact information for the Greenville County Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court is an elected position in South Carolina with a 4-year term, and the current Clerk is Brice Garrett, located at 305 E. North Street, Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, SC 29601. Primary duties include jury management, docket management, collecting and disbursing child support payments, filing orders of protection, serving as official records custodian for civil, criminal, and family court proceedings, managing the grand jury process, and providing support to the solicitor and judges of Greenville County.

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  • Advisory Opinion 21-003-Solicitor Conflict of Interest Signed

    Scranton, PA
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    The Scranton Ethics Board issued Advisory Opinion 21-003 on March 15, 2021, addressing whether the law firm Oliver, Price & Rhodes (OPR) could continue representing the City of Scranton in ongoing litigation matters after Joseph A. O'Brien, a partner at OPR, accepted appointment as City Solicitor in October 2020. The City has paid OPR at a rate of $95.00 per hour, primarily for defending civil rights actions in United States District Court, with work performed by Attorney Michael J. O'Brien and Attorney Jenna Kraycer Tuzze. Upon becoming Solicitor, O'Brien established a policy prohibiting new case assignments to OPR while he holds that office, though OPR continued work on cases already in litigation, and O'Brien agreed to be screened from any proceeds the firm received from the City.

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  • Advisory Opinion-21-001-Outside Employment Signed

    Scranton, PA
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    The Scranton Ethics Board issued Advisory Opinion 21-001 on February 16, 2021, in response to a February 9, 2021 request from Paul Kelly, Esquire, solicitor for the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority and Redevelopment Authority, asking whether he could serve as campaign chairman for a candidate running for City office in the May 2021 primary election. The Board determined that the request fell within its authority under Section 8 of the City of Scranton Code of Ethics to render advisory opinions on conflicts of interest and ethical conduct. The opinion cited Section 6-20(A)(1) of the Ethics Code, which prohibits employees from accepting employment that might reasonably require disclosure of confidential information acquired through their official position, and referenced Section 6-15(B) requiring officials and employees to guard against conflicts of interest. The document appears incomplete, as the final advisory conclusion is cut off mid-page.

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  • CITY OF BETHLEHEM OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To:

    Bethlehem, PA
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  • Appointed Officials

    Hazleton, PA
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    This document outlines the structure and responsibilities of the City Solicitor position under Optional Plan B of the Third Class City Code. The Solicitor is appointed at the city's organizational meeting for an indefinite term, with compensation set by Council, and must be a member of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Bar with municipal law experience. The role can be filled by either an individual or law firm and serves as chief legal advisor to the Mayor, Council, and city departments, except the Zoning Hearing Board which retains independent counsel. The Solicitor's duties include overseeing preparation of bonds, contracts, and conveyances; directing litigation involving the city; and furnishing written legal opinions to the Mayor, Council, and other elected or appointed officials as authorized by Council.

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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This August 2024 guidance document establishes best practices for historic preservation review bodies in conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. The guidance covers procedures before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, ADA accessibility, non-discrimination practices, and prohibitions on discussing official business outside advertised public meetings. The document emphasizes that all deliberations and actions must occur during open public sessions, with the exception of limited executive sessions for personnel, legal matters, or privileged information, and recommends that boards consult with municipal solicitors to establish formal procedures.

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  • Borough Manager's Office - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with a professional Borough Manager appointed by Borough Council to oversee day-to-day operations and manage all municipal departments including public works, planning, police, finance, and utilities. The Manager's office consists of five staff members responsible for maintaining vital records, preparing the annual budget, implementing Council policies, and providing legal services through the Borough Solicitor. The Manager and Assistant Manager also serve on various community boards including the Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation and Cumberland County planning and homeless task forces.

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  • Office of the City Solicitor

    Harrisburg, PA
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  • Board of Estimates | Baltimore City

    Baltimore, MD
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    The Baltimore City Board of Estimates is a five-member body comprising the Mayor, City Council President, Comptroller, City Solicitor, and Director of Public Works, tasked with formulating and executing the City's fiscal policy under the Charter of Baltimore City Article VI Section 2. The Board adopts an annual Ordinance of Estimates presented to City Council and makes public the Director of Finance's recommended operating budget and the Planning Commission's recommended capital budget and long-range capital improvement program prior to adoption. The Board is responsible for awarding all City contracts and supervising purchasing by opening and evaluating all formal bids, awarding contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The document indicates the Board meets regularly, with scheduled meetings on May 6 and May 20, 2026, both at 9am, and maintains archives of recordings dating to 2022 and meeting minutes from 2009–2021.

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