Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 752.2. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Commonwealth agency.”  An executive agency, an independent agency, a State-affiliated entity or the General Assembly.

“Conviction.”  An adjudication of guilt including the imposition of a sentence.

“Executive agency.”  The Governor and each department, board, commission, authority and other officer and agency of the Commonwealth.  The term does not include a court or other officer or agency of the unified judicial system, the General Assembly and its officers and agencies or an independent agency or State-affiliated entity.

“Independent agency.”  A board, commission or other agency or officer of the Commonwealth which is not subject to the policy supervision and control of the Governor.  The term does not include a State- affiliated entity, a court or other officer or agency of the unified judicial system, the General Assembly and its officers and agencies, a State-related institution, political subdivision or a local, regional or metropolitan transportation authority.

“Law enforcement officer.”  A member of the Pennsylvania State Police Force or an individual employed in a position requiring certification pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 (relating to employees).

“Serious misdemeanor.”  A criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as a punishment.

“State-affiliated entity.”  A Commonwealth authority or a Commonwealth entity.  The term includes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, the State Public School Building Authority, the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority and the State System of Higher Education.  The term does not include a court or other officer or agency of the unified judicial system, the General Assembly and its officers and agencies, a State-related institution, political subdivision or a local, regional or metropolitan transportation authority.

“State-related institution.”  The Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Lincoln University or Temple University.