In Re Appeal of Harry W. Bowman

Opinion by

Trexler, P. J.,

The facts essential to the decision of the questions submitted are set out in the statement agreed upon by counsel. South Fayette is a first class township, having over 5,000 and- less than 25,000 inhabitants and containing seven wards and having had seven township commissioners under the Act of July 14, 1917, P. L. 840.

John Parkes, the appellant, was elected commissioner in 1929, for the term of four years, beginning January 1, 1930, and expiring January 1, 1934, at an annual salary of $100. The amount of the salary was fixed by amendment to the Act of 1917, passed…