Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 Pa.C.S.A. Counties § 12703. Deputy controller and clerks

(1) In counties of the second class A, third, fourth and fifth classes, the controller shall appoint a deputy controller and clerks.

(2) In counties of the sixth, seventh and eighth classes, the controller may appoint a deputy controller and clerks.

(3) A controller may authorize one or more of the clerks employed in the controller's office to administer to all oaths and affirmations pertaining to the business of the office with the same force and effect as if administered by the controller or deputy controller.