Pennsylvania § 3078 - Appointment of officers and employees by executive.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3078 — Appointment of officers and employees by executive., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3078. Appointment of officers and employees by executive.
The executive (mayor) shall appoint subordinate officers and employees with the advice and consent of council under procedures established in section 3122 (relating to appointment of subordinate officers and employees), except that, in counties, the office of prothonotary and clerk of courts, register of wills and clerk of orphans court shall be filled by appointment by the president judge of the appropriate court with advice and consent of a majority of the council.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3078
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3078 cover?
Section 3078 ("Appointment of officers and employees by executive.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 3078?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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