§ 29.3-16. Prohibitions.

 a. Holding Other Office. No member of Council shall hold any other elective office in the Municipal government, the School District of Penn Hills, the County of Allegheny, or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, during the term for which the member of Council was elected. This does not preclude a person serving a political party as a committee person from seeking office. However, if elected, this person must resign the committee position.

 b. Employment. No member of Council shall be in the employment of the Municipal government of Penn Hills or the government of Allegheny County. In addition, no member of Council may accept employment, or serve as a paid consultant with the Municipal government of Penn Hills for a period of at least one (1) year following expiration of term.

 c. Membership on Boards, Commissions, or Authorities. No member of Council shall be an appointed member of any board, commission, or authority of the Municipality during the member’s term of office.

 d. Interference with Administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations, the Council or its members shall deal with Municipal officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager solely through the Manager, and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.

Cross References

   This section cited in 302 Pa. Code §  29.3-8 (relating to vacancies, forfeiture of office).



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