Bill would prohibit pay for officials serving on boards

Posted 8/21/12

HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro introduced legislation on April 11 that would remove perceived conflicts of interest for public officials and employees serving on corporate or …

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Bill would prohibit pay for officials serving on boards

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HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro introduced legislation on April 11 that would remove perceived conflicts of interest for public officials and employees serving on corporate or non-profit boards outside of government service, by prohibiting them from receiving any salary or compensation for serving on such boards. The official or employee still would be permitted to receive reimbursement for actual expenses that are provided to other board members.

“Pennsylvanians whose taxes pay the salaries and other compensation of elected officials and public employees expect those individuals to be responsive to their needs, not to special interests or other private groups,” Bizzarro said. “Unfortunately, the growing influence of money in our elections and government has made the wealthiest voices the loudest and the ones with the most influence and access to government officials in Harrisburg.

“We, as public servants, have an obligation to our constituents to ensure that we are just as responsive to the needs of Pennsylvanians and their families, as we are to a corporation or special interest group.”

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