Defender Ass'n of Philadelphia Amendment of Articles of Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Pomeroy,

We are presented by this appeal with the question whether the work of the Defender Association of Philadelphia in affording legal representation to indigent persons accused of crime will be compromised and rendered constitutionally ineffective by reason of the sub*355stantial representation of the City of Philadelphia in the management of the Association. Specifically, does a potential 50% degree of control of the governing board of the Association by the City serve automatically to deprive the indigent client of competent, disinterested counsel?

The Defender…