The Commonwealth Court issued an Order today in the action brought by Treasurer Robert McCord against the PA Gaming Control Board, in which the Court ordered that the Treasurer must sign documents governing and guiding
his conduct if he wants to participate in Board proceedings.
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania grants the relief that the Board has been demanding all along: requiring the Treasurer and his designees to sign and abide by the identical code and documents which apply to the seven voting members of the Gaming Control Board.
To date, and for 24 months since taking office, the Treasurer and his designees have steadfastly refused to sign and abide by the Board’s Code of Ethics and Non-Disclosure agreement which the legislature had mandated.
The Court’s Order makes it clear that the Treasurer may no longer complain about not participating in Board proceedings. He must agree to the same ethical code which assures his participation is free from reasonable question as to his objectivity, impartiality and integrity.
This is nothing less than what the Board has requested all along.
The Commonwealth Court Order is posted to the PGCB website.
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