42 Pa. C.S. § 2735

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66
Section 2735 - Staff
(a) General ruleThe prothonotary may appoint and remove such deputies and other administrative staff of the office of the prothonotary as may be necessary.
(b) SolicitorThe prothonotary may appoint and remove a solicitor, who shall be a member of the bar of this Commonwealth. The solicitor shall advise upon all legal matters that may be submitted by the prothonotary to him, and shall conduct any litigation when required to do so by the prothonotary.
(c) Compensation and dutiesThe prothonotary, except as otherwise provided by statute or home rule charter or optional plan of government, may fix the compensation and duties of the staff of the office of the prothonotary. Where the compensation of the staff of the office of the prothonotary is fixed by a county salary board, the prothonotary shall be a member of the salary board for such purpose.

42 Pa.C.S. § 2735

1976, July 9, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2, effective 6/27/1978. As amended 1978, April 28, P.L. 202, No. 53, § 10 (22.1), effective 6/27/1978.