Title 101 Pa. Code — General Assembly

Part III Local Government Commission

Chapter 301 Compilation and Distribution of Publications

101 Pa. Code § 301.1 General statement.

(a) The codes—the County Code, the Third Class City Code, the Borough Code, the First Class Township Code, the Second Class Township Code, a uniform procedural code relating to all classes of local government and all temporary or permanent supplements or amendments to the aforementioned codes—referred to in the act of July 9, 1976 (P. L. 909, No. 164)(46 P. S. § § 431.2a and 431.2b) are compilations of laws relative to the administration of various units of government. As such, they have important value to local elected and appointed officials, administrative personnel, and others involved in the operation, evaluation, or study of local governments.

(b) It is the policy and intent of the act, as understood by the Local Government Commission, to make available at no cost, copies of the various codes, along with periodic updates, to all who have a legitimate need for such codes. The Local Government Commission also believes the Legislature expects it to exercise prudent judgment in the expenditure of taxpayers’ money.

History

• Source: The provisions of this Chapter 301 adopted January 13, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 132, unless otherwise noted.

101 Pa. Code § 301.2 Criteria for distribution.

Since copies of the codes represent a substantial cost to the taxpayer, the following criteria for distribution shall apply:

(1) An initial distribution of all newly updated codes will be made as required by the act without legislators’ imprimatur.

(2) All requests for copies, excluding the initial distribution, shall be in writing, and shall indicate title or affiliation of the requested recipient.

(3) Copies will be the property of the office, not the individual holding the office, and the title page of the code will so state.

(4) Except for the initial distribution, each copy of the code will contain a dated ‘‘update subscription’’ form. Updates will automatically be furnished only to those returning that form, except that updates will automatically be sent to those receiving the initial distribution.

(5) The Local Government Commission will maintain a distribution file, including written requests. No copies of a code will be sent if the Local Government Commission records show that a copy has been supplied within 1 year from date of request unless special permission is given by the Local Government Commission.

(6) Legislators requesting copies of codes for distribution must include the name, address, and office, if any, of the proposed recipient. If proposed recipient is not an officeholder, reason for request and any pertinent affiliation must be indicated. If the Local Government Commission records show proposed recipient has a copy, legislator will be so advised; if not, requested copies will be stamped with legislator’s signature and sent or given to the legislator, if requested, for distribution.

History

• Source: The provisions of this Chapter 301 adopted January 13, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 132, unless otherwise noted.

Part IV Legislative Budget and Finance Committee

Chapter 401 Access, Maintenance and Disclosure of Records—Statement of Policy

101 Pa. Code § 401.1 Policy.

Given the unique access rights of the Committee under its statutory mandates to obtain information, including that which is otherwise protected from disclosure under statute, the Committee seeks to achieve a balance between its duty to report on the efficiency and effectiveness of Commonwealth agencies in accordance with professional auditing and evaluation standards, while ensuring that privacy rights and other rights of individuals under law are properly safeguarded. In recognition of the Committee’s duty to report to the General Assembly in conjunction with the monitoring of executive agencies, this chapter provides a framework for maintaining a balance.

The provisions of this § 401.1 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6.

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.2 Definitions.

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Act—The act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7). Auditee—In the case of a study project, a Commonwealth agency responsible for the function, activity or program which is the subject matter of the study. In the specific case of a sunset performance audit, the Commonwealth agency which is named in the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14) or otherwise required by statute to undergo sunset review as provided for in the act. Authorized representative—A person, including the Executive Director, who is approved by a majority of the officers to implement the general duties of the Committee and those persons who are contracted by the Committee for specific duties which have been approved by a majority of the officers. A current listing of authorized representatives shall be maintained by the Executive Director. Committee—The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. Confidential records—Records which are prohibited under this chapter from public disclosure. Disclose or disclosure—To make records available for examination or copying, to furnish a copy, or to otherwise release records to a person other than to a member of the Committee or its authorized representatives. Executive Director—The position created under the act. The duties of the position include the making of recommendations concerning budget and revenue of the departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the Commonwealth. Identifiable—In the context of a request for a record, a reasonably specific description of a particular record sought, such as the date of the record, subject matter, agency or person involved, and the like, which will permit location or retrieval of the record. Legislative Budget and Finance Committee—The elected officials who are designated as members of the Committee formed under the act. Officers—Members of the Committee elected to serve in the offices of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Person—An individual, partnership, corporation, association or public or private organization, including Commonwealth officials and employes. Records—Books, papers, manuals, reports, verification letters, work papers and other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, under the control of the Committee or its authorized representative which are maintained under a sunset performance audit or a study project and the specific and unique information contained therein. In the context of a request for a record, the term refers only to records in being and under control of the Committee or its authorized representative. The term does not include and this chapter does not pertain to reports authored by the Committee which are specifically released to the public at a meeting of the Committee. The term also does not include other books, booklets and similar documents which have been published and made available to the public by the author of the book, booklet or similar document. Study project—Activities resulting in a written report by the Committee under its duties required by the act or other studies not including sunset performance audits. Sunset performance audit—A specific study project involving activities resulting in a written report by the Committee under the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), evaluating the management and performance of an agency based on the statistics on its operations and carried out in accordance with the standards for performance and financial compliance auditing developed by the United States General Accounting Office. The term also includes specific study projects involving activities resulting in a written report by the Committee under sunset provisions of other acts.

The provisions of this § 401.2 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; amended August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (103906) to (103907).

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.11 Statement of applicability.

The policies for access, maintenance, and release of records apply to activities undertaken by the Committee and its authorized representatives, unless specific statements of access, maintenance, or release of records are otherwise designated by a specific statute or in this chapter.

The provisions of this § 401.11 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; amended August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103908).

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.12 Access rights of the Committee.

(a) Under the act, the Committee and its authorized representatives shall have direct and unimpeded access to materials which it deems necessary, including personnel records, to fulfill its duty of making reports and recommendations to the General Assembly and the standing committees thereof for the purposes of eliminating unnecessary expenditures, promoting economy in the government of the Commonwealth, ensuring that monies are being expended for the intended purposes and within statutory restrictions, and examining the availability of revenues to meet expenditures of the Commonwealth.

(b) Under the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), the Committee and its authorized representatives shall have ready access to persons and may examine and copy to the extent deemed necessary to its evaluation and review, pertinent records of any Commonwealth agency. The records shall include personnel records. Under adherence to United States General Accounting Office standards, as mandated for the conduct of activity under the Sunset Act, the determination of ‘‘pertinent’’ will be made by the Committee.

The provisions of this § 401.12 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; amended August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103908).

This section cited in 101 Pa. Code § 401.17 (relating to exercise of subpoena power).

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.13 Procedures for access.

The Committee, and its authorized representatives, will follow oral and written procedures developed in conjunction with auditees for the inspection and copying of records maintained by agents of the auditee responsible for the custody of the records. The procedures may not act to impede the nature of material to be accessed by the Committee, or its authorized representatives.

The provisions of this § 401.13 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; amended August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103908).

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.14 Maintenance of records.

In the interest of safeguarding privacy rights and other rights protected under statute, such as, the attorney-client privilege and the right not to be defamed, the Committee, or its authorized representatives, recognizing its fiduciary responsibilities for those records which it acquires, will provide for the security of records obtained during study projects and sunset performance audits.

The provisions of this § 401.14 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; amended August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103908).

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.15 Request for records; nondisclosure; responsibility.

(a) Records which are created or obtained during study projects and sunset performance audits will be treated as confidential. If a request is made to inspect identifiable records pertaining to a project, unless the denial of the request would conflict with the standards for performance and financial compliance auditing developed by the United States General Accounting Office, the requesting person will be notified that the records are considered to be confidential and will not be made available for inspection.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to members of the Committee or the Committee’s authorized representatives.

(c) Members of the Committee and authorized representatives of the Committee are responsible for the confidential handling of records in their possession or under their custody under this chapter. Authorized representatives of the Committee who improperly release records will be subject to disciplinary action, including possible dismissal from employment or other termination of association.

The provisions of this § 401.15 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; amended August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (103908) to (103909).

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.16 Evidence of illegal activities.

Information uncovered during a study project which constitutes or may constitute evidence of illegal activities will be brought to the attention of the administrative head of the auditee or appropriate law enforcement authorities, or both.

The provisions of this § 401.16 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6.

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

101 Pa. Code § 401.17 Exercise of subpoena power.

(a) If the Committee or its authorized representative is denied access to records which it has a duty to acquire and which it has attempted to obtain under § 401.12(a) (relating to access rights of the Committee), the Committee, upon approval of a majority of its membership, may issue a subpoena under the hand and seal of its Chairperson under section 3(5) of the act (46 P. S. § 70.3(5)). A person who willfully neglects or refuses to comply with a subpoena issued on behalf of the Committee shall be subject to the penalties provided by statute.

(b) If the Committee or its authorized representative is denied access to records which it has a duty to acquire and which it has attempted to obtain under § 401.12(b), the Committee, with the concurrent resolution of both Houses, has the authority to issue subpoenas to compel the production of records under authority of section 12 of the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § 1795.12). A person who willfully neglects or refuses to comply with a subpoena issued on behalf of the Committee in pursuit of its duties under the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14) is subject to the penalties provided by statute.

The provisions of this § 401.17 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; amended August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103909).

History

• Authority: The provisions of this Chapter 401 issued under the act of August 4, 1959 (P. L. 587, No. 195) (46 P. S. § § 70.1—70.7); and the Sunset Act (71 P. S. § § 1795.1—1795.14), unless otherwise noted.
• Source: The provisions of this § 401.28 adopted January 3, 1986, effective January 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 6; reserved August 10, 1990, effective August 11, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4299. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103913).

Part V Legislative Data Processing Committee

Subpart A Preliminary Provisions

Chapter 501 General Provisions

101 Pa. Code § 501.1 Scope.

This part applies to all computer systems established and maintained by the LDPC under the act.

101 Pa. Code § 501.2 Definitions.

The following words and terms, when used in this part, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Act—The act of December 10, 1968 (P. L. 1158, No. 365) (46 P. S. § § 71.1—71.6). Address—A unique, assigned location of a server or file on an intranet or the Internet. Agency or entity—A body or office that contains users. Bipartisan Management Committee—The Bipartisan Management Committee created under the act of January 10, 1968 (P. L. 925 (1967), No. 417) (46 P. S. § § 42.101—42.163), referred to as the Legislative Officers and Employes Law. Committee—The Legislative Data Processing Committee created under the act. Executive Director—The Executive Director of the LDPC. Internet—A global system of interconnected computer networks based upon TCP/IP networking protocols. Knowingly—Acting with respect to conduct when the person is aware of the true nature and circumstances of an event and is further aware that a certain result will be caused by the person’s conduct. LDPC—The Legislative Data Processing Center created under the act. Legislative Intranet—The private, protected network maintained by the LDPC to share legislative and related information and computing resources among members, staff and legislative service agencies of the General Assembly and other persons the Committee with the approval of the Senate Committee on Management Operations and the Bipartisan Management Committee deems appropriate. The term includes the part of the private, protected network that is accessed by offices of State government under section 2(1.1) of the act (46 P. S. § 71.2(1.1)). Legislative service agency—A nonpartisan body or office created by statute or otherwise to provide services to the General Assembly. Link—An element of the HyperText Transfer Protocol (http), or a successor protocol, that enables rapid navigation from one file or address to another file or address. Network—A series of computers interconnected by communication paths. Senate Committee on Management Operations—The Senate Committee on Management Operations created under the act of January 10, 1968 (P. L. 925 (1967), No. 417), referred to as the Legislative Officers and Employes Law. Server—A computer that provides network and file sharing services. Service—Deployment and maintenance of computer hardware and software by the LDPC through which a user connects to the Internet. User—A person who connects to the Internet using the service. World Wide Web—A part of the Internet based on http, or a successor protocol, through which clients and servers communicate.

Subpart B Computer Systems

Chapter 521 LDPC Acceptable Use Policy

101 Pa. Code § 521.1 Scope.

This chapter relates to use of Internet service.

101 Pa. Code § 521.2 Application.

(a) General rule. This chapter applies to users.

(b) Legislative Intranet access. Members and staff of the General Assembly who do not access the Internet using the service, but who are routed to or otherwise access the Legislative Intranet to send and receive data within the Intranet, are not subject to this chapter.

(c) Agency and entity policies. Agencies and entities may establish, consistent with this chapter, Internet use policies applicable to users within their respective local environments.

101 Pa. Code § 521.3 Security.

(a) Primary responsibility. The LDPC has primary responsibility for maintaining security for the service. In response to a security attack or exploit or in response to a well-founded threat to the security of the service, the LDPC may take action it deems necessary, including suspension of the service on a user, agency or entity or network-wide basis, to preserve the integrity of the service.

(b) Agency and entity responsibility.

(1) Each agency or entity that connects to the service shall ensure that its connection to and use of the service does not jeopardize the security of the service.

(2) With regard to individual users, each agency or entity shall ensure that only authorized users from its local environment are able to access the service. For accountability purposes in the event of a security threat or breach, the LDPC has the right to trace the route from a user to points within the service. Each agency or entity shall maintain and, upon request, shall make available to the LDPC a secure log of access events. The log shall be in a format and be for a period as the LDPC prescribes.

(c) User responsibility. A user may not knowingly engage in an action that undermines the security of the service or interferes with use of the service by another user.

101 Pa. Code § 521.4 Copyright.

(a) Infringement. Use of copyrighted material in violation of Federal law or treaties or the terms of a license agreement constitutes copyright infringement.

(b) Policy under Digital Millenium Copyright Act. Under Title II of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.A. § 512), the LDPC makes the following statement of policy:

(1) A user who infringes on a copyright will be warned of the consequences of infringement.

(2) The LDPC will terminate service to a user who is a ‘‘repeat offender,’’ as defined in Title II of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act and as the term is interpreted by the judiciary.

(3) The LDPC will provide notice of this policy to users.

(4) The LDPC will designate an agent to receive notification of claimed acts of copyright infringement and make contact information concerning the designated agent available in a location accessible to the public and in a filing with the United States Copyright Office.

(5) The LDPC will modify its policy in response to applicable amendments to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act and applicable judicial interpretations of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act.

101 Pa. Code § 521.5 Acceptable use of service.

(a) Generally. It is acceptable to use the service to access and retrieve data and to communicate for purposes directly related to the mission of an agency or entity and in a manner that is consistent with duties and responsibilities of a user’s official capacity.

(b) Skills development. In the interest of acquiring and maintaining electronic information searching skills, users may, unless prohibited by an agency or entity policy, make limited, personal use of the service for data access and retrieval. Personal use may not be excessive and may not interfere with official use under subsection (a).

This section cited in 101 Pa. Code § 521.6 (relating to unacceptable use of service).

101 Pa. Code § 521.6 Unacceptable use of service.

(a) Generally. Except as provided in § 521.7(a)(2) (relating to E-mail), use of the service that is contrary to § 521.5 (relating to acceptable use of service) constitutes unacceptable use.

(b) Specific conduct constituting unacceptable use. The following actions constitute unacceptable use of the service and are specifically prohibited:

(1) Using the service to violate 18 Pa.C.S. § 3933 (relating to unlawful use of computer) or other Federal or State law.

(2) Using the service to commit harassment of a racial or sexual nature or to engage in any other form of harassment prohibited by law.

(3) Knowingly undermining or attempting to undermine the security of the service.

(4) Knowingly accessing material that would be considered inappropriate for viewing in the workplace applying prevailing community standards for the Harrisburg metropolitan area, except as may be required by the duties and responsibilities of a user’s official capacity.

(5) Using the service for private pecuniary benefit.

(6) Using the service for partisan political purposes.

(7) Using the service to solicit or advocate for a religious cause.

(8) Using the service to participate in gambling of any nature.

(9) Using the service to transmit chain letters.

(10) Using the service to participate in chat room discussions of a personal nature.

(11) Deliberately introducing any virus or harmful code to the service or deliberately propagating any virus or harmful code in the service.

(12) Using the service to defame another person.

(13) Using the service in a manner that tends to tarnish the reputation of the General Assembly or a member of the General Assembly.

(c) Other conduct. In addition to the conduct specifically prohibited by subsection (b), the LDPC may, after giving notice to users, prohibit any conduct that the Committee finds to be contrary to the intent of the act or inconsistent with prevailing, generally accepted standards for the provision of Internet access by state governments.

This section cited in 101 Pa. Code § 521.7 (relating to E-mail).

101 Pa. Code § 521.7 E-mail.

(a) Use.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), users shall engage E-mail solely to communicate for purposes directly related to the mission of an agency or entity and in furtherance of the duties and responsibilities of a user’s official capacity.

(2) In the interest of developing and maintaining electronic communication skills, users may, unless prohibited by an agency or entity policy, make limited, personal use of E-mail. Personal use may not be excessive and may not interfere with official use under subsection (a).

(b) Unacceptable use. Section 521.6(b) (relating to unacceptable use of service) applies to E-mail.

(c) Right of privacy negated. While Federal and State laws prohibit the interception of electronic communications, a user has no right of privacy regarding electronic communications stored on computers that are components of the service. Stored E-mail may be reviewed, read and otherwise accessed without notice to or the consent of a user.

(d) Insecure means of communication. Unless it is properly encrypted, E-mail is not a secure means for the transmission or receipt of confidential information.

(e) Communication style. A user shall communicate by E-mail in a professional, courteous manner that is consistent with the duties and responsibilities of a user’s official capacity.

This section cited in 101 Pa. Code § 521.6 (relating to unacceptable use of service).

101 Pa. Code § 521.8 Training.

Upon request of the head of an agency or entity, the Executive Director may arrange basic instruction as may be required to familiarize a user with the operation of a computer as it relates to this chapter.

101 Pa. Code § 521.9 Disclaimer of warranties.

The Committee and the LDPC make no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the service. Utilization of information obtained using the service is at the user’s own risk. The Committee and the LDPC make no representation as to the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the service.

101 Pa. Code § 521.10 Enforcement.

(a) Suspension or revocation of service. The Executive Director may suspend or revoke service to an agency or entity or user who fails to comply with this chapter.

(b) Violation of law. The Executive Director will report suspected violations of State and Federal laws by users and will cooperate with and assist appropriate authorities in investigating suspected violations.

Chapter 551 Legislative Intranet

101 Pa. Code § 551.1 Statement of purpose.

The Legislative Intranet was created and exists to serve the information needs of a specific group, rather than the general public. To preserve the integrity of the Legislative Intranet and to further its purposes, certain conditions on access and use are necessary.

101 Pa. Code § 551.2 Limitation on access.

Only offices of members and staff of the General Assembly, legislative service agencies, offices of State government under section 2(1.2) of the act (46 P. S. § 71.2(1.2)) and other persons the Committee with the approval of the Senate Committee on Management Operations and the Bipartisan Management Committee deems appropriate may access the Legislative Intranet.

101 Pa. Code § 551.3 Links to sites outside the Legislative Intranet.

A site on the Legislative Intranet may link to a site outside the Legislative Intranet if all of the following criteria are met:

(1) Information on the site is relevant to the legislative process.

(2) The site does not contain information that is political or partisan in nature.

(3) The site does not contain information of a predominantly religious nature.

(4) The site cannot reasonably be construed to endorse a commercial product or service.

(5) The operator of the site on the Legislative Intranet regularly monitors the other site to ensure that requirements of paragraphs (1)—(4) are met.

101 Pa. Code § 551.4 Enforcement.

(a) Notice of noncompliance. The Executive Director will provide written notice to the office of a member or staff member of the General Assembly, legislative service agency or other person who fails to comply with this chapter.

(b) Suspension or revocation of access. The Executive Director may, with the approval of the Committee, the Senate Committee on Management Operations and the Bipartisan Management Committee, suspend or revoke access to the Legislative Intranet to the office of a member or staff member of the General Assembly, legislative service agency or other person who fails, after receipt of notice by the Executive Director under subsection (a), to comply with this chapter.