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League of Women Voters--Know Your County
Duties, and Salaries of Lebanon County Elected Officials
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Salary |
| County
Commissioner $39,538 |
The
"business manager" for the County. The corporate powers of the county are vested
in this office.
| County
Controller $35,771 |
The chief
auditor of the county's financial operations. Responsible for the County payroll, accounts
payable and financial records.
| County
Treasurer $35,771 |
Receive and
disburse County funds, handles licenses.
| Register
of Wills $35,771 |
Clerk
of Orphans' Court
Record wills, grant letters of
administration to settle estates. Issue marriage licenses, maintain all records of the orphans'
court, adoptions and appointment of guardians.
| Prothonotary
$35,771 |
| Clerk of
Courts |
Maintain
all records of the Court of Common Pleas, assist persons in obtaining passport and
naturalization papers.
| Recorder
of Deeds $35,771 |
Record
deeds, mortgages, power of attorney, commissions, rights of way, releases. Collect
transfer taxes in real estate.
| Coroner
$35,771 |
Investigates
cases of sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths in the County.
| Sheriff
$35,771 |
Responsible
for the execution of the law and the preservation of order. The Court's chief legal
officer in civil and criminal matters.
| District
Attorney 50 percent of the official salary for judges |
The public
prosecutor of the County, charged with representing the Commonwealth in all criminal cases
returned to the Court of Quarter Session. Must be a PA lawyer.
| President
Judge Was $98,000 - new salary not yet determined by Pennsylvania General Assembly |
Judge with
the longest continuous tenure on the bench. Responsible for all administrative matters of
the Court. In all else, on equal footing with other judges.
| Judge
Was $97,500 - new salary not yet determined by Pennsylvania General Assembly |
Preside over
County Courts.
| District Justice $52,000
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Handle
civil cases up to maximum $8,000, forward or discharge felony and misdemeanor cases. Handles landlord/tenant
complaints.
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Duties, and Salaries of Lebanon City Elected Officials
| Mayor
$37,000 |
Duties:
To supervise and direct each department, bureau, or other administrative unit. To execute and enforce all
ordinances. To prepare and submit the annual budget to the Council. To appoint department
directors, members of boards, authorities, legal advisors, etc. subject to approval of
Council
| Member of Council $1,200
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All legislative powers of the city
shall be vested in the Council except as otherwise provided in the
Charter.
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| Office
& Salary
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| House
of Representatives -- $61,890
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| State
Senate --$61,890
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Duties
The General Assembly, the legislative
branch of state government, is composed of two houses, the Senate and the House of
Representatives. A majority of both houses is necessary to pass a law. Every law
concerning taxation must originate in the House of Representatives. |
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