Plain-Language Summary

This section outlines the procedures for appointments and removals of county board members, the staffing and powers of the boards of viewers, and details about the repeal and amendments related to the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. It also references changes made by various legislative acts, including repeals and updates to related laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

Appointments and removals are made by a majority of the judges of the court of common pleas in the relevant judicial district.

Boards of viewers exercise the powers and perform duties assigned to them by law, including overseeing specific county functions.

Yes, Section 2151 was repealed effective November 19, 2004, but related amendments and sections have been added or updated since then.

Yes, each board of viewers must be provided with necessary staff to carry out their duties.