Harris Appeal

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

The lower court sustained exceptions to an item in the report of the auditors in the Borough of Stroudsburg in which they allowed to H. H. Harris, Chief Burgess: “Balance of 1942 salary at $600.00 per year ...... 250.00.” The principal question is whether the Borough Council has the power to increase the salary of the Chief Burgess after his election but before the commencement of his term.

Harris was first elected Chief Burgess in November 1933. At that time, the salary of the office, fixed by an ordinance passed October 5, 1933, was $252 per year payable in monthly…