NOTICES

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION

Gaming Act List

[46 Pa.B. 2755]
[Saturday, May 28, 2016]

 Under 4 Pa.C.S. §§ 1201(h)(14.1), 1512(a.5) and 1512.1(e) (relating to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board established; financial and employment interests; and additional restrictions), the State Ethics Commission (Commission) is required to biennially publish lists of the following:

 • All employment positions of the Gaming Control Board (Board) with duties that would subject the individuals in those positions to 4 Pa.C.S. § 1201(h)(13), regarding post-employment restrictions.

 • All employment positions of independent contractors of the Board with duties that would subject the individuals in those positions to 4 Pa.C.S. § 1201(h)(13.1), regarding restrictions following contract termination.

 • All State, county, municipal and other government positions that meet the definition of ''executive-level public employee'' in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1103 (relating to definitions) or the definition of ''public official'' in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1512(b), regarding restrictions, requirements and penalties in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1512(a), (a.1), (a.2), (a.3) and (a.4).

 • All positions within the State Police, the Office of Attorney General and the Department of Revenue with duties that would subject the individuals in those positions to 4 Pa.C.S. § 1512.1(a), regarding post-employment restriction.

 In accordance with the requirements of 4 Pa.C.S. Part II (relating to Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act) (Gaming Act), the lists are being published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and on the web site of the Commission in the e-Library at http://www.ethics.state.pa.us.

 The aforesaid lists are based in part upon information provided to the Commission. The lists are subject to change and will be continually updated on the Commission's web site.

 Status as an executive-level public employee or public official has significance under various provisions of the Gaming Act, including, but not limited to, 4 Pa.C.S. § 1512.

 A person who is an executive-level public employee or public official as defined by the Gaming Act, or who is a member of this person's immediate family (spouse, minor child or unemancipated child), is subject to significant restrictions and may be subject to penalties in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1512(a), (a.1), (a.2), (a.3) and (a.4).

 Positions identified on the list within the Board, the Office of Attorney General, the State Police and the Department of Revenue may be subject to specific post employment restrictions in the Gaming Act.

 Employees of independent contractors serving in identified positions are subject to certain employment restrictions following termination of a contract with the Board.

ROBERT P. CARUSO, 
Executive Director Chairperson

THE GAMING ACT (4 Pa.C.S. § 1101 et seq.), AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY ACT 1 OF 2010 DEFINES EXECUTIVE LEVEL PUBLIC EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC OFFICIAL AS FOLLOWS:

 ''Executive-level public employee.'' The term shall include the following:

 (1) Deputy Secretaries of the Commonwealth and the Governor's Office executive staff.

 (2) An employee of the executive branch whose duties substantially involve licensing or enforcement under this part, who has discretionary power which may affect or influence the outcome of a Commonwealth agency's action or decision or who is involved in the development of regulations or policies relating to a licensed entity. The term shall include an employee with law enforcement authority.

 (3) An employee of a county or municipality with discretionary powers which may affect or influence the outcome of the county's or municipality's action or decision related to this part or who is involved in the development of law, regulation or policy relating to matters regulated under this part. The term shall include an employee with law enforcement authority.

 (4) An employee of a department, agency, board, commission, authority or other governmental body not included in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) with discretionary power which may affect or influence the outcome of the governmental body's action or decision related to this part or who is involved in the development of regulation or policy relating to matters regulated under this part. The term shall include an employee with law enforcement authority.

 ''Law enforcement authority.'' The power to conduct investigations of or to make arrests for criminal offenses.

 4 Pa.C.S. § 1103.

 ''Public official.'' The term shall include the following:

 (1) The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, a member of the Governor's cabinet, Treasurer, Auditor General and Attorney General of the Commonwealth.

 (2) A member of the Senate or House of Representatives of the Commonwealth.

 (3) An individual elected or appointed to any office of a county or municipality that directly receives a distribution of revenue under this part.

 (4) An individual elected or appointed to a department, agency, board, commission, authority or other governmental body not included in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) that directly receives a distribution of revenue under this part.

 (5) An individual elected or appointed to a department, agency, board, commission, authority, county, municipality or other governmental body not included in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) with discretionary power which may influence or affect the outcome of an action or decision and who is involved in the development of regulation or policy relating to a licensed entity or who is involved in other matters under this part.

 The term does not include a member of a school board or an individual who held an uncompensated office with a governmental body prior to January 1, 2006, and who no longer holds the office as of January 1, 2006. The term includes a member of an advisory board or commission which makes recommendations relating to a licensed facility.

 4 Pa.C.S. § 1512(b).

 

 

STATE GOVERNMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Aging
Agriculture
Attorney General
Auditor General
Banking
Commonwealth Financing Authority (DCED)
Corrections
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
 (DCNR)
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Education (PDE)
Environmental Protection (DEP)
Executive Board
Executive Offices
General Services (DGS)
Governor's Office
Governor's Office of the Budget
Health Department
House of Representatives
Human Services (formerly Public Welfare—DPW)
Independent Regulatory Review Commission
Insurance Department
Judiciary
Labor and Industry (L&I)
Lieutenant Governor's Office
Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA)
PA Emergency Management Agency
PA Gaming Control Board
Independent Contractors of the PA Gaming Control Board
PA Higher Education Assistance Agency
Revenue
Senate
State Department
State Employees Retirement System (SERS)
State Ethics Commission
State Police (PSP)
Transportation (PennDOT)
Treasury Department

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 State Horse Racing Commission and/or State Harness Racing Commission: Oversees the use of funds set aside by licensees for the improvement and maintenance of racetrack structures

Public Officials:

SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00100026	00046241	AG Lcnsng Enf Div	00086500	08650	Administrative Officer 3
50266900	00046241	AG Lcnsng Enf Div	00086500	08650	Administrative Officer 3
00014120	00041500	AG Lgl Off	00071501	07151	Attorney 4 Non Supervisory Office of General Counsel
50266101	00041500	AG Lgl Off	00071501	07151	Attorney 4 Non Supervisory Office of General Counsel
00054508	00046200	AG St Hrse Harn Rcng Comm	03002600	U0260	Chairman Board Or Commission
00077295	00046231	AG Harn Rcng Div	03002600	U0260	Chairman Board Or Commission
00112790	00041500	AG Lgl Off	03010207	U1027	Chief Counsel Ogc
00022853	00041000	AG Off of Sec	03000300	U0030	Department Head
00027234	00046000	AG Dep Sec Anml Agr	03007208	U0728	Deputy Secretary for Animal Health and Food Safety
00038605	00042000	AG Ex Dep Sec	03007203	U0723	Deputy Secretary for Plant Industry and Consumer Protection
00097930	00043000	AG Dep Sec Ag Consr Pro	03007204	U0724	Deputy Secretary for Market Development
00202422	00046200	AG St Hrse Harn Rcng Comm	00709201	70921	Executive Secretary Racing Commission
00207829	00046231	AG Harn Rcng Div	00709201	70921	Executive Secretary Racing Commission
00008580	00046241	AG Lcnsng Enf Div	00701901	70191	Manager Race Track Commission Office
00061984	00046231	AG Harn Rcng Div	00701901	70191	Manager Race Track Commission Office
00096623	00046231	AG Harn Rcng Div	00701901	70191	Manager Race Track Commission Office
00144065	00046241	AG Lcnsng Enf Div	00701901	70191	Manager Race Track Commission Office
50285511	00046231	AG Harn Rcng Div	00701901	70191	Manager Race Track Commission Office
50305418	00046221	AG Hrse Rcng Div	00701901	70191	Manager Race Track Commission Office
00006781	00046200	AG St Hrse Harn Rcng Comm	03002700	U0270	Member Board Or Commission
00055630	00046231	AG Harn Rcng Div	03002700	U0270	Member Board Or Commission
00116091	00046200	AG St Hrse Harn Rcng Comm	03002700	U0270	Member Board Or Commission
00228772	00046231	AG Harn Rcng Div	03002700	U0270	Member Board Or Commission

 

OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

Establish gaming unit within Attorney General's Office to investigate and prosecute violations of the
Gaming Act

Public Officials:

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Executive Level Public Employees:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00001346	00144200	AT Legal Review Section	00993500	99350	Chief Deputy Attorney General
00197624	00147613	AT Organized Crm Sect Norristown	00993500	99350	Chief Deputy Attorney General
00091713	00144200	AT Legal Review Section	00993300	99330	Deputy Attorney General 4
00050939	00146000	AT Crml Law Div	03092900	U9290	Executive Deputy Attorney General
00237934	00141000	AT Ex Off	03092600	U9280	First Deputy Attorney General
50333517	00147913	AT Gaming Enf Norristown	00990708	99078	Forensic Accountant
50399952	00147934	AT Gaming Enf N Huntingdon	00997101	99711	Senior Special Agent
50331746	00147934	AT Gaming Enf N Huntingdon	00997100	99710	Special Agent 2 Office Of Attorney General
50331747	00147926	AT Gaming Enf Wilkes-Barre	00997100	99710	Special Agent 2 Office Of Attorney General
50331748	00147913	AT Gaming Enf Nrstn	00997100	99710	Special Agent 2 Office Of Attorney General
50331745	00147932	AT Gaming Enf Butler	00997200	99720	Special Agent 3 office Of Attorney General
50273550	00146100	AT Bur of Crml Invstgns	00997302	99732	Special Agent 6 Oag

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY

Receive gross revenue and/or local share assessments from licensed gaming entities, to be distributed to the Commonwealth Financing Agency or counties and municipalities containing licensed facilities for certain projects; administer PA Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund; receive information and submit reports to various individuals regarding distributions of local share assessments to counties and municipalities.

Public Officials:

SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00232205	00240050	CE Ctr for Lcl Govt	00086700	08670	Administrative Officer 5
00075035	00247100	CE Chf Cnsl	00071301	07131	Attorney 3 Non Supervisory Office of General Counsel
00004941	00247100	CE Chf Cnsl	03010207	U1027	Chief Counsel Ogc
00232173	00240300	CE Cmy Dvpt Rgnl Off Hbg	00163100	16310	Community Development Regional Director
00232189	00240100	CE Cmy Dvpt Rgnl Off Phila	00163100	16310	Community Development Regional Director
00232206	00240500	CE Cmy Dvpt Rgnl Off Pgh	00163100	16310	Community Development Regional Director
00232213	00240600	CE Cmy Dvpt Rgnl Off Erie	00163100	16310	Community Development Regional Director
50250866	00240200	CE Cmy Rgnl Off Scrantn	00163100	16310	Community Development Regional Director
00241542	00247000	CE Ex Off	03000300	U0030	Department Head
00002478	00249425	Dep Sec Innov Invmt	03008603	U0863	Deputy Secretary Business Financing
00095249	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00160000	16000	Economic Development Analyst 1
00108892	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00160000	16000	Economic Development Analyst 1
00266834	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00160000	16000	Economic Development Analyst 1
50244461	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00160000	16000	Economic Development Analyst 1
00017736	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00159800	15980	Economic Development Analyst 2
00019096	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00159800	15980	Economic Development Analyst 2
00033337	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00159800	15980	Economic Development Analyst 2
00035288	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00159800	15980	Economic Development Analyst 2
00083003	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00159800	15980	Economic Development Analyst 2
50255009	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00159800	15980	Economic Development Analyst 2
00232203	00244000	CE Tclgy Invmt Off	00165402	16542	Economic Development Consultant 2
00037174	00249400	CE Bus Fncng	00165403	16543	Economic Development Consultant 3
00232191	00240002	CE Dep Sec for Cmy Aff and Dvpt	00082600	08260	Executive Assistant
00232187	00247000	CE Ex Off	03008605	U0865	Executive Deputy Secretary Dced
00232259	00240050	CE Ctr for Lcl Govt	00165406	16546	Executive Director, Governors Center for Local Government Services
00216261	00247002	CE Plcy and Tchlgy	00168300	16830	Executive Policy Manager 1
00238762	00247002	CE Plcy and Tchlgy	00168200	16820	Executive Policy Specialist 2
00232200	00247000	CE Ex off	03011709	U1179	Governos Senior Advisor
00232228	00247004	CE Leg Aff	00072403	07243	Legislative Liaison 3
00232209	00240250	CE Ctr Lcl Govt Scranton	00168600	16860	Local Government Policy Specialist
00232214	00240550	CE Ct Loc Govt Pgh	00168600	16860	Local Government Policy Specialist
00274246	00240650	CE Ctr for Loc Govt Erie	00168600	16860	Local Government Policy Specialist
00274248	00240550	CE Ct Loc Govt Pgh	00168600	16860	Local Government Policy Specialist
00232262	00240002	CE Dep Sec for Cmy Aff and Dvpt	03089607	U8967	Special Assistant Financially Distressed Municipalities

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

In consultation with the Department of Labor and Industry and the Gaming Control Board, develop curriculum guidelines for gaming school instruction.

Public Officials:

SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00117467	00162400	ED Cmwl Lbry	03000401	U0041	Acting Deputy Secretary
00125403	00161000	ED Secs Off	03000300	U0030	Department Head
00005521	00166000	ED Off of Ad	03006000	U0600	Deputy Secretary Administration Education
00022615	00165000	Ed Postscdry Hghr Ed	03005800	U0580	Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Postsecondary and Higher Ed
00048588	00163000	ED Elemy Scdry Ed	03005700	U0570	Deputy Secretary Comr for Elementary Second Ed
50312291	00161000	ED Secs Off	03006100	U0610	Executive Deputy Secretary Education
00218944	00161000	ED Secs Off	00246000	24600	Special Assistant to the Secretary Education

 

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Establish compensation of Gaming Control Board members

Public Officials:

 Executive Board Members

Executive Level Public Employees:

 The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Executive Director

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICES

The Governor's Office of Administration shall assist the State Ethics Commission in the development of a listing of government positions that meet the definitions of ''public official'' or ''executive-level public employee''.

Public Officials:

SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL COUNSEL
INSPECTOR GENERAL

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00018946	00813000	EX Dep Sec HR and Mgmt	03000800	U0080	Deputy Secretary for Human Resources and Management
00038756	00812000	EX Dep Sec Info Tchlgy	03004900	U0490	Deputy Secretary Information Technology

 

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

The Governor's Office of Administration shall assist the State Ethics Commission in the development of a listing of government positions that meet the definitions of ''public official'' or ''executive-level public employee.''

Public Officials:

GOVERNOR

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00279986	00011010	GV Pub Lias	00086400	08640	Administrative Officer 2
00302058	00011000	GV Gov Off	03012100	U1210	Chief Of Staff
00216363	00011000	GV Gov Off	03010800	U1080	Deputy Chief Of Staff
00280424	00011010	Gov Pub Lias	03010800	U1080	Deputy Chief Of Staff
00302167	00011010	GV Pub Lias	03011100	U1110	Deputy Director Office Of Public Liaison
00302168	00011010	GV Pub Lias	03011100	U1110	Deputy Director Office Of Public Liaison
00302768	00011026	GV Gov Northeast Off	03015108	U1518	Deputy Director, Governor's Northeast Office
00215730	00011023	GV Southeastern off	03015204	U1524	Deputy Director, Governor's Southeast Office
00303095	00011023	GV Southeastern Off	03015204	U1524	Deputy Director, Governor's Southeast Office
00215726	00011028	GV Gov Pgh Off	03015104	U1514	Deputy Director, Governor's Southwest Office
00279178	00011031	GV Leg Aff	03010605	U1065	Deputy Secretary Legislative Affairs
00302196	00011031	GV Leg Aff	03010605	U1065	Deputy Secretary Legislative Affairs
00280423	00011033	GV Plcy Off	03001809	U0189	Deputy Secretary of Policy
00216161	00011040	GV Cmncs	03011400	U1140	Director Communications Governors Office
00215873	00011027	GV Gov Erie Off	03011804	U1184	Director Governors Erie Office
00215831	00011023	GV Southeastern off	03011802	U1182	Director Governors Philadelphia Office
00216339	00011028	GV Gov Pgh Off	03011803	U1183	Director Governors Pittsburgh Office
00302065	00011002	GV Schdling	03001108	U0118	Director Governors Scheduling Office
00302582	00011026	GV Gov Northeast Off	03011805	U1185	Director, Governors North East Office
00302494	00011040	GV Cmncs	03011500	U1150	Governors Press Secretary
00302767	00011033	GV Plcy Off	03001808	U0188	Regulatory Specialist
00290240	00011031	GV Leg Aff	03010700	U1070	Secretary Legislative Affairs
00302075	00011033	GV Plcy Off	03001900	U0190	Secretary of Policy and Planning
00296718	00011033	GV Plcy Off	03001903	U0193	Senior Policy Analyst
00215870	00011000	GV Gov Off	03000105	U0015	Special Assistant to the Governor
00292009	00011000	GV Gov Off	03000105	U0015	Special Assistant to the Governor
00302060	00011000	GV Gov Off	03000105	U0015	Special Assistant To The Governor
00302066	00011000	GV Gov Off	03000105	U0015	Special Assistant To The Governor

 

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF THE BUDGET

Receive information and distribute reports to various individuals regarding distribution of funds from the PA Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund.

Public Officials:

SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00058303	00815000	EX Ofc of Compt Ops	03081202	U8122	Chief Accounting Officer
50256658	00814004	EX Ex Dep Sec Bdgt	03001005	U0105	Executive Deputy Secretary of the Budget

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Develop program guidelines for public education and training regarding compulsive/problem gambling; make grants for the purpose of providing treatment and prevention programs; maintain a toll-free telephone number to assist problem gamblers; conduct studies to identify problem or compulsive gamblers; collaborate with other entities to implement a strategic plan for the prevention and treatment of compulsive gambling.

Public Officials:

SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Position Number	Organizational Unit		JOB ID	Job Code	Position Name
00040893	00076000	HL Dep Sec for Ad	03000401	U0041	Acting Deputy Secretary
00100298	00077000	HL Dep Sec Hlth Plan	03000401	U0041	Acting Deputy Secretary
00100118	00079000	HL Dep Sec Hlth Pr and Dse Prvntn	03003000	U0300	Deputy Secretary Health Promotion Dse Prvntn
00112674	00078000	HL Dep Sec for Qlty Assur	03003300	U0330	Deputy Secretary Quality Assurance
00054921	00075000	HL Ex Dep Sec	03004205	U0425	Executive Deputy Secretary Health
00094434	00071002	HL Plcy Off	00168400	16840	Executive Policy Manager 2

 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY—HOUSE

Public Officials:

 MEMBERS OF THE PA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Executive Level Public Employees:

 The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

 House of Representatives:   General Counsel to Research (R)
Executive Director (R), House Gaming Oversight Committee
Executive Director (D), House Gaming Oversight Committee

 

INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION

Reviews and approves all regulations relating to Gaming

Public Officials:

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Executive Level Public Employees:

The following positions are covered insofar as they have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing:

Executive Director
Chief Counsel
Director of Regulatory Review
Regulatory Analysts

 

PA JUDICIARY

Public Officials:

• Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas for the following Pennsylvania counties:

Adams
Allegheny
Armstrong
Beaver
Bedford
Berks
Blair
Bradford
Bucks
Butler
Cambria
Cameron
Carbon
Centre
Chester
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Columbia
Crawford
Cumberland
Dauphin
Delaware
Elk
Erie
Fayette
Forest
Franklin
Fulton
Greene
Huntingdon
Indiana
Jefferson
Juniata
Lackawanna
Lancaster
Lawrence
Lebanon
Lehigh
Luzerne
Lycoming
McKean
Mercer
Mifflin
Monroe
Montgomery
Montour
Northampton
Northumberland
Perry
Philadelphia
Pike
Potter
Schuylkill
Snyder
Somerset
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Tioga
Union
Venango
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Westmoreland
Wyoming
York

• All Judges of the Philadelphia Municipal Court

• District Justices of the Pittsburgh Municipal Court

• Magisterial District Judges

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY

In consultation with the Department of Education and the Gaming Control Board, develop curriculum guidelines for gaming school instruction.

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