Commonwealth Ex Rel. McCreary v. Major

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

The brief of appellant precisely states the question involved — “Can Council of a Third Class City legally appoint one of its members to the Board of a Municipal Authority formed by that City”. The form of action is a quo warranto proceeding instituted in the name of the Commonwealth at the suggestion of the District Attorney of Beaver County, and is to determine the right of respondent, Glen W. Major, to the office of member of the Board of the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority which was formed under the provisions of the Act of June 28, 1935, P. L. 463, known as…