Bill > SB688

This bill amends Pennsylvania's county government laws by establishing new rules for county commissioners' voting on certain appointments. Specifically, the bill prohibits a county commissioner from voting on the appointment of a board, authority, or similar economic development body if a member of their immediate family (defined as a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister) is an executive-level employee of that body or works for an entity receiving grants, loans, or contracts from that body. An executive-level employee is defined as someone with discretionary powers that could affect decisions about private corporations or businesses, or an employee who could influence decision outcomes. The bill requires that such county commissioners abstain from voting in these situations, in accordance with existing state ethics regulations. This provision aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure that county commissioners make impartial decisions about appointing members to economic development bodies. The new law will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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