8 Pa.C.S. § 10A05
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Salaried mayor not to receive certain fees.
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(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any salary paid under an ordinance shall be in lieu of all costs and fees allowed by a mayor. Costs and fees shall be collected by the mayor and deposited into the borough treasury.
(b) Marriage ceremony fees.--
(1) Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a mayor from receiving a monetary fee for the performance of a marriage ceremony in this Commonwealth, if the fee does not exceed $150 for each ceremony performed.
(2) Prior to performing these ceremonies, the mayor shall notify council in writing of the mayor's intention to perform marriage ceremonies.
(3) The notification to council shall remain in effect for the term of the mayor or until the notification is rescinded by the mayor.
(4) The mayor shall maintain accurate accounts of the fees received relating to the performance of marriage ceremonies and provide council each quarter with a report of money received for that period. The quarterly report shall include the amount of money received and the names of persons from whom money was received, along with the date and the location of the performed ceremony, and the quarterly report shall be considered a public record.
(5) The receipt of a fee under this subsection shall not be considered a violation of 65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 11 (relating to ethics standards and financial disclosure) and shall not be considered compensation under this part. Cross References. Section 10A05 is referred to in section 10A07 of this title.
(b) Marriage ceremony fees.--
(1) Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a mayor from receiving a monetary fee for the performance of a marriage ceremony in this Commonwealth, if the fee does not exceed $150 for each ceremony performed.
(2) Prior to performing these ceremonies, the mayor shall notify council in writing of the mayor's intention to perform marriage ceremonies.
(3) The notification to council shall remain in effect for the term of the mayor or until the notification is rescinded by the mayor.
(4) The mayor shall maintain accurate accounts of the fees received relating to the performance of marriage ceremonies and provide council each quarter with a report of money received for that period. The quarterly report shall include the amount of money received and the names of persons from whom money was received, along with the date and the location of the performed ceremony, and the quarterly report shall be considered a public record.
(5) The receipt of a fee under this subsection shall not be considered a violation of 65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 11 (relating to ethics standards and financial disclosure) and shall not be considered compensation under this part. Cross References. Section 10A05 is referred to in section 10A07 of this title.
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