This section addresses the delegation of judicial powers by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, allowing it to assign certain supervisory and administrative duties to specific agencies or units within the judicial system. It also notes the unconstitutionality of Section 1703 and references the evolution of open meeting laws in Pennsylvania. Key provisions include the criteria for delegation and the exceptions to such delegation.
Yes, the Supreme Court can delegate certain supervisory and administrative powers to specific agencies or units within the judicial system, as outlined by general rules.
Yes, powers based on statutory authority can only be delegated to designated entities such as the Statewide council, the Court Administrator, or other government units created by the state constitution or statutes.
Section 1703 was declared unconstitutional by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on November 14, 1978.
The Public Agency Open Meeting Law was repealed and replaced by the Sunshine Act, which is now incorporated into Chapter 7 of Title 65, governing open meetings in the state.