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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing that a referendum question amending Article III, Section 3 of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter pursuant to the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law, be placed on the May 2005 Municipal Primary ballot.
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WHEREAS, the Allegheny County Council is dedicated to improving the efficiency of County government; and
WHEREAS, the Allegheny County Council believes that the merging of some departments or offices will eliminate the duplication of functions and promote efficiency within our government; and
WHEREAS, the Allegheny County Council desires the public to maintain as much accountability as possible of the duties and responsibilities of their government thru the election process; and
WHEREAS, the Allegheny County Council desires to enhance government services to all residents.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The Allegheny County Board of elections is directed to place the following question on the May 2005 Municipal Primary Ballot:
"Shall Allegheny County's Home Rule Charter be amended to a) replace the Clerk of Courts, two Jury Commissioners, Prothonotary and Register of Wills with an elected Chief Clerk of Records; b) combine the Property Assessment Office with the Recorder of Deeds into an independent office run by an elected Assessment Officer; c) merge the County Police and Jail Guards into the office of the Sheriff; and d) retain the positions of District Attorney, Controller, Sheriff, Coroner and Treasurer as elected positions within county government?"
Section 2. Upon approval of the ballot question as presented in Section 1, Allegheny County's Home Rule Charter, Article III, Section 3 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 3 Elected Officers
The elected officers of the County shall be 15 County Council Members, the Chief Executive, Chief Clerk of Records, Assessment Officer,...
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