Rule 101. Establishment of Offices. Minimum Office Standards.

 The governing body of the county shall establish an office or offices for each magisterial district judge whose magisterial district is situated in the county at such locations within the county as may be approved by the president judge of the court of common pleas of the judicial district which includes the county. The governing body shall insofar as possible insure that each office meets the following minimum standards:

   (1)  The principal office should be located in a place convenient to the public and which will allow the business of the office to be conducted with dignity, decorum and dispatch.

   (2)  Such office shall not be located in or appurtenant to the residence or place of business of the magisterial district judge. It shall have a hearing room and such other rooms as may be necessary, and shall be provided with necessary furniture and equipment.

   (3)  A magisterial district judge shall be provided with such staff, forms, supplies and equipment as shall be necessary for the proper performance of his duties. To maintain the dignity of his office, he shall be provided with judicial robes.

   The provisions of this Rule 101 amended November 21, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 3020; amended April 25, 1979, effective May 25, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 1499. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (31593).